Understanding the acceptability of delivering a Fibromyalgia Self-Management Programme in the community (FALCON): Qualitative findings

Purpose: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a complex long-term condition affecting up to 5.4% of the UK population. It is associated with chronic widespread pain, fatigue, stiffness, sleep problems, memory and concentration difficulties, and irritable bowel syndrome. FM can cause high levels of disability, with individuals making frequent use of healthcare resources, and experiencing loss of workdays. Current guidelines for the treatment of FM all recommend non-pharmacological interventions, of which cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), aerobic exercise, warm water therapy, relaxation and patient education are the best evidenced.
Source: Physiotherapy - Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Tags: O056 Source Type: research