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This brief questionnaire is designed to screen for asthenic symptoms in pediatric populations. The Asthenia Assessment Questionnaire is intended to help clinicians quickly characterize fatigue-related complaints, mood changes, and concentration difficulties to inform the need for further evaluation.
It includes 6 items and typically requires about 2 minutes to complete. Content focuses on commonly reported features of asthenia, including physical weakness and rapid fatigability, mental exhaustion, attention and memory difficulties, affective lability, and irritability with minimal exertion. For younger children or those with limited ability to self-report, responses may be obtained via clinician administration with input from caregivers as needed.
The Asthenia Assessment Questionnaire was attributed to Aaron T. Beck. Scores are generally used as a screening indicator to guide clinical judgment, clarify symptom burden, and support decisions about follow-up assessment and potential adjustments to daily routine, academic demands, and supportive interventions.