(317) Development of a Semi-Structured Interview to Understand VA Treatment Barriers for Clinicians Treating Women Veterans with Fibromyalgia: A Qualitative Pilot Study

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a vexing pain condition that primarily impacts women with a history of trauma. Women veterans experience posttraumatic stress disorder in their lifetime almost twice as often as their civilian counterparts (13.4% vs. 8.0%). Due to their high rates of trauma exposure, women veterans are at an increased risk of developing FM, with rates higher than those in the civilian population (5.1% vs. 2.0%). The present pilot study seeks to identify preferences for care for women veterans with FM at the Boston VA Healthcare System (VABHS) through qualitative interviews with patients and health care providers.
Source: The Journal of Pain - Category: Materials Science Authors: Source Type: research