Unadjusted model | Adjusted model* | |||
Mean difference | 95% CI | Mean difference | 95% CI | |
Total fatigue | −5.3 | −7.2 to −3.3 | −3.9 | −5.8 to −2.0 |
General fatigue | −8.2 | −10.6 to −5.9 | −6.6 | −8.9 to −4.3 |
Sleep/rest fatigue | −7.4 | −9.6 to −5.1 | −5.8 | −8.0 to −3.6 |
Cognitive fatigue | 0.2 | −2.2 to 2.6 | 0.9 | −1.5 to 3.3 |
*The adjusted model was corrected for age, sex and reporting method. The PedsQL MFS is scored on a scale from 0 to 100, with a lower score indicating more severe fatigue. Thus, a negative mean difference indicates a lower score for the children with a chronic disease, indicating more fatigue.
Significant differences in bold.
PedsQL MFS, PedsQL multidimensional fatigue scale.