Survey of knowledge and attitude towards fibromyalgia among physicians in Karachi, Pakistan.

Syed Tafazzul Hyder ZaidiHira AshrafSyed Sarmad Javaid Ahmed Mustafa RashidShajee-Ul -HaqueSyeda Sidra FatimaNouman Mansoor Ali

Published in: British journal of pain (2022)

Our study indicates that while physicians have satisfactory knowledge of the symptoms and treatment modalities of FM, a knowledge gap concerning its diagnostic criteria exists. Proper treatment can only be successful when physicians successfully diagnose FM, therefore, future training programs should use this fact as a stepping stone for advances in its healthcare.

Keyphrases

healthcare
primary care
public health
depressive symptoms
current status
replacement therapy
health information
sleep quality