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Physicians' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding fibromyalgia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of cross-sectional studies.

Arnav AgarwalPeter C EmaryLucas GalloYvgeniy OparinSae Ha ShinMary-Ann FitzcharlesJonathan D AdachiMatthew D CooperSamantha CraigieArjun RaiLi WangRachel J CoubanJason W Busse
Published in: Medicine (2024)
There is moderate certainty evidence to suggest that physicians are divided regarding whether fibromyalgia is a biomedical or psychosocial disorder. Physicians typically prioritize symptom relief as the primary goal of management, and often endorse management with exercise, non-opioid analgesics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antidepressants, and physiotherapy (moderate to high certainty evidence); however, important practice variation exists.
Keyphrases
  • primary care
  • high intensity
  • healthcare
  • cross sectional
  • anti inflammatory drugs
  • mental health
  • chronic pain
  • physical activity
  • major depressive disorder
  • resistance training