Abstract
Although non-pharmacological interventions are recommended as first-line
treatment for fibromyalgia, there are currently no evidence-based
recommendations as to which intervention(s) to offer as core and adjunctive
treatments for each common symptom in fibromyalgia.
This Delphi exercise provided an evidence-based consensus of international
expert practitioners and researchers on core and adjunctive non-pharmacological treatments for pain, fatigue, sleep, and depression in
fibromyalgia. Aerobic exercise, education, sleep hygiene and cognitive
behavioural therapy were recommended as core treatments for all symptoms.
This consensus will help clinicians to personalise the treatment plan for people
with fibromyalgia according to their symptom(s).
treatment for fibromyalgia, there are currently no evidence-based
recommendations as to which intervention(s) to offer as core and adjunctive
treatments for each common symptom in fibromyalgia.
This Delphi exercise provided an evidence-based consensus of international
expert practitioners and researchers on core and adjunctive non-pharmacological treatments for pain, fatigue, sleep, and depression in
fibromyalgia. Aerobic exercise, education, sleep hygiene and cognitive
behavioural therapy were recommended as core treatments for all symptoms.
This consensus will help clinicians to personalise the treatment plan for people
with fibromyalgia according to their symptom(s).
Original language | English |
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Article number | 152101 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism |
Volume | 57 |
Early online date | 29 Sept 2022 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2022 |
Bibliographical note
We thank SS and TM, the patient and public representatives for their valuable contributions in reviewing results and guiding future directions.Fundings: The Republic of Turkey Ministry of National Education for the PhD studentship.
Data Availability Statement
All data relevant to the study are included in the article or uploaded as supplementary informationKeywords
- fibromyalgia
- Delphi consensus
- non-pharmacological intervention