Illness experience in fibromyalgia syndrome: A metasynthesis of qualitative studies

Sim, Julius; Madden, Sue

doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2008.03.003

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“…There is a previous qualitative synthesis of fibromyalgia studies 429 and, as the condition incorporates symptoms other than MSK pain, we discussed with the advisory group whether or not to include fibromyalgia studies in our meta-ethnography. We decided to include fibromyalgia on the basis that chronic MSK pain was central to the experience, and that the studies were therefore likely to be insightful.…”

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“…Interestingly, the results for Fibromyalgia (FM) were comparable to a recent meta-synthesis of qualitative findings in FM. 429 However, we know that the search did not identify all studies related to back pain. The search demonstrated that there is a body of knowledge available for a meta-ethnography of patient experience of chronic non-malignant pain.…”

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“…327,433,447,448,451,457 These findings are supported by a meta-synthesis of patient experiences of Fibromyalgia. 429 Patients with chronic pain also present a certain moral narrative 393 in order APPENDIX 1 to legitimize their condition, 443,449,452,459 and use social comparison to rank themselves in relation to others. 342,443,450,453,458 Qualitative studies have also shown the importance of self-identity, yet at the same time, an acceptance of changes to identity.…”

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A meta-ethnography of patients’ experience of chronic non-malignant musculoskeletal pain

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Allcock

et al. 2013

Health Services and Delivery Research

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Health Services and Delivery ResearchISSN 2050-4349 (Print) ISSN 2050-4357 (Online) This journal is a member of and subscribes to the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) (www.publicationethics.org/).Editorial contact: nihredit@southampton.ac.ukThe full HS&DR archive is freely available to view online at www.journalslibrary.nihr.ac.uk/hsdr. Print-on-demand copies can be purchased from the report pages of the NIHR Journals Library website: www.journalslibrary.nihr.ac.uk Criteria for inclusion in the Health Services and Delivery Research journalReports are published in Health Services and Delivery Research (HS&DR) if (1) they have resulted from work for the HS&DR programme or programmes which preceded the HS&DR programme, and (2) they are of a sufficiently high scientific quality as assessed by the reviewers and editors. HS&DR programmeThe Health Services and Delivery Research (HS&DR) programme, part of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), was established to fund a broad range of research. It combines the strengths and contributions of two previous NIHR research programmes: the Health Services Research (HSR) programme and the Service Delivery and Organisation (SDO) programme, which were merged in January 2012.The HS&DR programme aims to produce rigorous and relevant evidence on the quality, access and organisation of health services including costs and outcomes, as well as research on implementation. The programme will enhance the strategic focus on research that matters to the NHS and is keen to support ambitious evaluative research to improve health services.For more information about the HS&DR programme please visit the website: www.netscc.ac.uk/hsdr/ This reportThe research reported in this issue of the journal was funded by the HS&DR programme or one of its proceeding programmes as project number 09/2001/09. The contractual start date was in October 2010. The final report began editorial review in November 2012 and was accepted for publication in February 2013. The authors have been wholly responsible for all data collection, analysis and interpretation, and for writing up their work. The HS&DR editors and production house have tried to ensure the accuracy of the authors' report and would like to thank the reviewers for their constructive comments on the final report document. However, they do not accept liability for damages or losses arising from material published in this report.This report presents independent research funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). The views and opinions expressed by authors in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the NHS, the NIHR, NETSCC, the HS&DR programme or the Department of Health. If there are verbatim quotations included in this publication the views and opinions expressed by the interviewees are those of the interviewees and do not necessarily reflect those of the authors, those of the NHS, the NIHR, NETSCC, the HS&DR programme or the Department of Health. Published b...

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“…Confirming the diagnosis and describing its clinical picture can itself have a positive impact on patients with fibromyalgia, in particular giving them validation and reassurance. 18 For some patients, this alone may improve satisfaction with health status. 19 Furthermore, when the PCP explains fibromyalgia, patients may feel reassured that their symptoms have a cause.…”

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“…19 Furthermore, when the PCP explains fibromyalgia, patients may feel reassured that their symptoms have a cause. 18 When a diagnosis is given, an overview of fibromyalgia's pathophysiology, symptoms, treatment, and prognosis should be provided to aid understanding, acceptance, and self-management. The following examples of common patient questions and possible responses use terms that are understandable to the patient.…”

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A Framework for Fibromyalgia Management for Primary Care Providers

Arnold

Clauw

Dunegan

et al. 2012

Mayo Clinic Proceedings

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Fibromyalgia is a chronic widespread pain disorder commonly associated with comorbid symptoms, including fatigue and nonrestorative sleep. As in the management of other chronic medical disorders, the approach for fibromyalgia management follows core principles of comprehensive assessment, education, goal setting, multimodal treatment including pharmacological (eg, pregabalin, duloxetine, milnacipran) and nonpharmacological therapies (eg, physical activity, behavioral therapy, sleep hygiene, education), and regular education and monitoring of treatment response and progress. Based on these core management principles, this review presents a framework for primary care providers through which they can develop a patient-centered treatment program for patients with fibromyalgia. This proactive and systematic treatment approach encourages ongoing education and patient self-management and is designed for use in the primary care setting.

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Chronic Illness

Charmaz

Rosenfeld

2009

The New Blackwell Companion to Medical Sociology

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Illness experience in fibromyalgia syndrome: A metasynthesis of qualitative studies

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A meta-ethnography of patients’ experience of chronic non-malignant musculoskeletal pain

A meta-ethnography of patients’ experience of chronic non-malignant musculoskeletal pain

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