Self-management for chronic widespread pain including fibromyalgia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Adam W A GeraghtyEmma MaundDavid NewellMiriam SanterHazel EverittCathy PriceTamar PincusMichael MoorePaul LittleRachel WestBeth StuartPublished in: PloS one (2021)
Reviewed studies suggest self-management interventions can be effective in improving physical function and reducing pain in the short and long-term for CWP including fibromyalgia. However, the quality of evidence was low. Future research should address quality issues whilst making greater use of theory and patient involvement to understand reported variability.