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ACTIVITY AND POST-POLIO FATIGUE

1991; Slack Incorporated (United States); Volume: 14; Issue: 11 Linguagem: Inglês

10.3928/0147-7447-19911101-11

1938-2367

Tanya Packer, Isabela Paula Mundim Martins, Laura Krefting, Brenda Brouwer,

Viral Infections and Immunology Research

ABSTRACT Fatigue was studied in 12 subjects with postpolio sequelae (PPS). Results of the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) demonstrated a mean score of 4.8 ± 1.6 (non-disabled scores = 2.3 ± 0.7). The Human Activity Profile (HAP) was not sensitive enough to measure fatigue. Fifty percent of subjects scored below the first percentile based on age and sex matched norms. The Activity Record (ACTRE) results revealed that subjects spent 5% of their time resting and 1% in planning or preparation activities. Fatigue peaked in the late morning or early afternoon and was relieved by rest periods. Use of energy conservation and work simplification skills along with frequent rest periods was suggested as a possible method for managing PPS fatigue.