Integrative approach for women with fibromyalgia in a Veterans Affairs Medical Center: An observational study.
Journal
Medicine
ISSN: 1536-5964
Titre abrégé: Medicine (Baltimore)
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 2985248R
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
15 Dec 2023
15 Dec 2023
Historique:
medline:
20
12
2023
pubmed:
20
12
2023
entrez:
20
12
2023
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Fibromyalgia, a complex condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, presents a significant burden on individuals and healthcare systems. This observational study aims to explore the potential of an outpatient integrative care model for the management of fibromyalgia in women, focusing on personalized goals, patient education, non-pharmaceutical treatments, and lifestyle modifications. The primary objective is to assess patient satisfaction and its correlation with pain, quality of life, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. This pilot study seeks to determine the effectiveness of this model in the alleviation of fibromyalgia-related pain and the improvement of overall well-being. Twenty-five women diagnosed with fibromyalgia participated in a 14-week outpatient treatment program at a Veterans Affairs Medical Center, involving weekly patient-directed, integrative group visits and health coaching. Pre- and post-evaluation questionnaires were administered to assess patient satisfaction, patients' subjective sense of empowerment in the management of fibromyalgia, and symptom improvement (i.e., pain, quality of life, depression, and PTSD). In addition, the study evaluated the correlation of patient empowerment with symptom improvement. The integrative care model received high patient satisfaction, with a mean score of 8.04 out of 10. Significant pain reduction was observed based on the Numeric Rating Scale (n = 22, P < .001). Quality of life showed significant improvement according to the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (n = 24, P = .01). Furthermore, depression symptoms improved significantly, as assessed by Patient Health Questionnaire (n = 24, P = .04). However, there was no statistically significant change in PTSD scores (n = 22, P = .3). Patient empowerment was strongly correlated with pain reduction (n = 25, r = .78, P < .001), quality of life (n = 25, r = .57, P < .001), and improvement in depression symptoms (n = 22, r = .50, P = .004). Pairwise deletion was used for each outcome. This integrative care model demonstrated promising results in effectively managing fibromyalgia-related pain and enhancing quality of life and depression symptoms in women. This model presents a feasible and potentially effective treatment approach for fibromyalgia. Further research with larger sample sizes and control groups is warranted to validate these findings and encourage broader implementation.
Identifiants
pubmed: 38115332
doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000036285
pii: 00005792-202312150-00093
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
e36285Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2023 the Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose.
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