Fibromyalgia and Its Consequent Disability.
Journal
The Israel Medical Association journal : IMAJ
ISSN: 1565-1088
Titre abrégé: Isr Med Assoc J
Pays: Israel
ID NLM: 100930740
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Jul 2020
Jul 2020
Historique:
entrez:
25
11
2020
pubmed:
26
11
2020
medline:
15
12
2020
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Fibromyalgia is a common pain syndrome treated by physicians of many disciplines and presents with many co-morbidities. We reviewed the complexities in assessing disabilities in fibromyalgia patients and the complex interrelationships between patients, their working places, and the medical community regarding preserving productivity. Flexibility is essential to keep the patients functional and productive. Job loss is costly to both society and patients and joint measures are needed to prevent unemployment.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Fibromyalgia is a common pain syndrome treated by physicians of many disciplines and presents with many co-morbidities. We reviewed the complexities in assessing disabilities in fibromyalgia patients and the complex interrelationships between patients, their working places, and the medical community regarding preserving productivity. Flexibility is essential to keep the patients functional and productive. Job loss is costly to both society and patients and joint measures are needed to prevent unemployment.
Types de publication
Journal Article
Review
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
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