Table 1.
Means and distribution of Fatigue Severity Scale item scores of 225 adult patients with Pompe disease
| Score distribution (%) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Mean | 1–3 | 4 | 5–7 |
| My motivation is lower when I am fatigued | 5.7 | 9 | 3 | 88 |
| Exercise brings on my fatigue | 5.7 | 10 | 6 | 84 |
| Fatigue interferes with my physical functioning | 5.5 | 14 | 5 | 81 |
| My fatigue prevents sustained physical functioning | 5.4 | 18 | 6 | 76 |
| I am easily fatigued | 5.3 | 16 | 9 | 75 |
| Fatigue interferes with carrying out certain duties and responsibilities | 5.0 | 23 | 7 | 70 |
| Fatigue interferes with my work, family, or social life | 4.9 | 24 | 9 | 67 |
| Fatigue is among my three most disabling symptoms | 4.8 | 29 | 6 | 65 |
| Fatigue causes frequent problems for me | 4.8 | 26 | 11 | 63 |