112480-9
SurveysDePaul Questionnaire - Post-Exertional Malaise (DSQ-PEM) [DePaul Questionnaire - Post-Exertional Malaise]
Definition
The DePaul Symptom Questionnaire - Post-Exertional Malaise (DSQ-PEM) is a validated screening questionnaire designed to assess the frequency and severity of symptoms associated with post-exertional malaise (PEM). It evaluates exertion-induced worsening of symptoms such as fatigue, pain, cognitive impairments, and autonomic dysfunction. The questionnaire helps objectively diagnose PEM and distinguish it from other forms of fatigue. It is used in clinical practice and research to determine individual limits of exertion.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
DePaul Questionnaire - Post-Exertional Malaise (DSQ-PEM)
Property
-
Time Aspect
6Mo
System
^Patient
Scale Type
-
Method Type
DSQ-PEM
Details
Class
PANEL.SURVEY.NEURO
Order/Observation
Order
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 112480-9?
LOINC code 112480-9 identifies "DePaul Questionnaire - Post-Exertional Malaise (DSQ-PEM) [DePaul Questionnaire - Post-Exertional Malaise]". The DePaul Symptom Questionnaire - Post-Exertional Malaise (DSQ-PEM) is a validated screening questionnaire designed to assess the frequency and severity of symptoms associated with post-exertional malaise (PEM). It evaluates exertion-induced worsening of symptoms such as fatigue, pain, cognitive impairments, and autonomic dysfunction. The questionnaire helps objectively diagnose PEM and distinguish it from other forms of fatigue. It is used in clinical practice and research to determine individual limits of exertion.
What does 112480-9 measure?
This code measures DePaul Questionnaire - Post-Exertional Malaise (DSQ-PEM) in ^Patient. It belongs to the PANEL.SURVEY.NEURO class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.