Abstract
Multidisciplinary approaches to fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) treatment are advocated for treating the complex symptoms and problems confronting many patients. Exercise and cognitive-behavioral strategies together with patient education commonly comprise the multidisciplinary approach to treatment in clinical trials. A review of the research literature suggests that they are effective for decreasing pain and FMS impact and increasing self-efficacy and physical functioning. Limitations of the current evidence base include a lack of studies that include medication treatment as part of the multidisciplinary approach as well as lack of attention to the diversity of patient psychosocial issues that may interfere with treatment effectiveness. The review recommends that further randomized clinical trials be carried out with subgroups of patients using standardized outcome measurements, adequate treatment length and sufficient length of follow-up to be able to observe and document changes in patient symptoms and behaviors over time.
Keywords: Fibromyalgia syndrome, multidisciplinary treatment, cognitive-behavioral therapy, physical activity, exercise, outcomes, Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, randomized controlled clinical trial
Current Pharmaceutical Design
Title: Multidisciplinary Approaches for Management of Fibromyalgia
Volume: 12 Issue: 1
Author(s): C. S. Burckhardt
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Keywords: Fibromyalgia syndrome, multidisciplinary treatment, cognitive-behavioral therapy, physical activity, exercise, outcomes, Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, randomized controlled clinical trial
Abstract: Multidisciplinary approaches to fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) treatment are advocated for treating the complex symptoms and problems confronting many patients. Exercise and cognitive-behavioral strategies together with patient education commonly comprise the multidisciplinary approach to treatment in clinical trials. A review of the research literature suggests that they are effective for decreasing pain and FMS impact and increasing self-efficacy and physical functioning. Limitations of the current evidence base include a lack of studies that include medication treatment as part of the multidisciplinary approach as well as lack of attention to the diversity of patient psychosocial issues that may interfere with treatment effectiveness. The review recommends that further randomized clinical trials be carried out with subgroups of patients using standardized outcome measurements, adequate treatment length and sufficient length of follow-up to be able to observe and document changes in patient symptoms and behaviors over time.
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Burckhardt S. C., Multidisciplinary Approaches for Management of Fibromyalgia, Current Pharmaceutical Design 2006; 12 (1) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138161206775193217
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138161206775193217 |
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