Validation of the Modified Brief Fatigue Inventory in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

Aynehchi, Behrad B.; Obourn, Chelsea; Sundaram, Krishnamurthi; Bentsianov, Boris; Rosenfeld, Richard M.

doi:10.1177/0194599812460985

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“…The scoring system of the BFI was modified (MBFI) from the original 0-10 point numeric scale to a 1-7 point scale [68]. The same 9 items were retained and validated in patients with head and neck cancer [19].…”

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“…The same 9 items were retained and validated in patients with head and neck cancer [19]. Two validation studies of the MBFI, showed good internal consistency of the subscales (coefficient alpha: 0.93-0.86) [21,68]. In people with cancer, the MBFI meets the quality assessment criteria for content, criterion and construct validity along with reliability and internal consistency.…”

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Quality assessment criteria: psychometric properties of measurement tools for cancer related fatigue

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Background: Fatigue is a common and distressing cancer symptom that negatively affects the quality of life. Many scales have been developed to assess cancer-related fatigue. The properties of the scales vary in terms of dimensionality, reliability, validity, length and method of administration. Insufficient of psychometric properties may affect the accuracy of scales findings, that may lead result obtained questionable. The main objective of this review was to conduct a quality assessment of the psychometric properties of cancer-related fatigue scales to identify appropriate scales that could be used in research and clinical practice. Method: A systematic search was carried out to identify validated scales that measure cancer-related fatigue. Five databases were searched: CINAHL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library. This review was conducted following the PRISMA and Terwee et al.'s quality assessment guidelines to evaluate the psychometric properties of the studies.Result: Seventy-one different studies published between 1970 and 2018 met the inclusion criteria. Twenty-five scales were identified. Of these, eighteen were multidimensional and seven were unidimensional, containing between 4 and 72 items. Reliability and/or validity information was missing for many scales. Four scales met the quality assessment criteria and were reported as the most appropriate for measuring fatigue in cancer patients. Conclusion: Further psychometric testing is required for other scales. Developing a universally-defined tool kit for the assessment of cancer-related fatigue may help clarify the concept of fatigue and promote a systematic approach to fatigue measurement.

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“…The definition typically involves the feeling of fatigue not relieved by rest, or how much fatigue impacts ones QoL on a daily basis, and can be scored using the CTCAE scale or using validated patient questionnaire instruments. 60,61…”

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Systematic Review of Normal Tissue Complication Models Relevant to Standard Fractionation Radiation Therapy of the Head and Neck Region Published After the QUANTEC Reports

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Kabarriti

Garg

et al. 2018

International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics

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There has recently been an increasing interest in model-based evaluation and comparison of different treatment options in radiation oncology studies. This is partly driven by the considerable technical advancements in radiation therapy of the last decade, leaving radiation oncologists with a multitude of options to consider. In lieu of randomized trials comparing all of these different treatment options for varying indications, which is unfeasible, treatment evaluations based on normal tissue complication probability (NTCP) models offer a practical alternative. The Quantitative Analyses of Normal Tissue Effects in the Clinic (QUANTEC) effort, culminating in a number of reports published in 2010, provided a basis for many of the since-implemented dose-response models and dose-volume constraints and was a key component for model-based treatment evaluations. Given that 7 years have passed since the QUANTEC publications and that patient-reported outcomes have emerged as an important consideration in recent years, an updated summary of the published radiation dose-response literature, which includes a focus on patient-reported quality of life outcomes, is warranted. Here we provide a systematic review of quantitative dose-response models published after January 1, 2010 for endpoints relevant to radiation therapy for head and neck cancer, because these patients are typically at risk for a variety of treatment-induced normal tissue complications.

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“…Post treatment fatigue is a key issue and could be a barrier to exercise recovery. In future surveys it would be possible to measure patients' perception of fatigue using the Modified Brief Fatigue Inventory (MBFI) 14 which was designed to measure intensity and frequency of fatigue specifically in HNC patients. Interestingly, predictors of increased MBFI score included American Society of Anesthesiologists (comorbidity), cancer stage and adjuvant radiotherapy.…”

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“…Interestingly, predictors of increased MBFI score included American Society of Anesthesiologists (comorbidity), cancer stage and adjuvant radiotherapy. 14…”

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Importance of activity and recreation for the quality of life of patients treated for cancer of the head and neck

Rogers

Travers

Lowe

et al. 2019

British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

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Patients' ability to participate in activity and recreation is an important facet of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) outcomes following head and neck cancer (HNC). These two domains are included in the University of Washington Quality of Life questionnaire (UW-QOL). The aim of this study was to analyse patients' responses to the activity and recreation domains of the UW-QOL questionnaire, relating this to clinical characteristics and intensity of leisure time exercise per week, perceived exercise interference barriers, and feeling able to participate in an exercise programme. The questionnaires comprised the Godin Leisure Time Exercise Questionnaire, the Perceived Exercise Barriers Questionnaire and the Exercise Preferences Questionnaire. The survey sample comprised 1021 HNC patients with a response rate of 43% (437). 9% reported a significant problem with activity and 8% with recreation. The main influencing factors were site (oropharynx), advanced stage, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, composite flap, gastrostomy tube, and comorbidity. There was an association between patients reporting less time and intensity on exercise, more barriers, and less preference to exercise with lower (worse) scores in UW-QOL activity and recreation. The use of UW-QOL in follow-up assessments can help to identify those patients who are having notable difficulties with activity and recreation and this also reflects their perception of being able to participate in an exercise programme. Further research is required to optimise interventions aimed at promoting these aspects in order to improve post treatment recovery and well-being. Kind regards Simon The importance of activity and recreation in quality of life following head and neck cancer

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Validation of the Modified Brief Fatigue Inventory in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

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Quality assessment criteria: psychometric properties of measurement tools for cancer related fatigue

Quality assessment criteria: psychometric properties of measurement tools for cancer related fatigue

Systematic Review of Normal Tissue Complication Models Relevant to Standard Fractionation Radiation Therapy of the Head and Neck Region Published After the QUANTEC Reports

Importance of activity and recreation for the quality of life of patients treated for cancer of the head and neck

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