Diagnosing & Caring for Patients with Fibromyalgia

Doebl et al. compared the effect of symptoms and the healthcare use of people with fibromyalgia with those who fulfilled the criteria for fibromyalgia but had not been diagnosed and those with chronic pain. They found patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia reported the poorest healthcare experiences and were more likely than other study participants to be unemployed due to health issues. Their findings reveal an urgent need exists for a model of care for patients with fibromyalgia.
Source: The Rheumatologist - Category: Rheumatology Authors: Tags: Conditions Arthritis Care & Research Chronic pain Fibromyalgia Pain Management patient care Source Type: research