The Contribution of the Psychologist in the Assessment and Treatment of Fibromyalgia
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The Contribution of the Psychologist in the Assessment and Treatment of FibromyalgiaAuthor (s)
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2023-04-13Publisher
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Luciano, J.V., Neblett, R., Peñacoba, C. et al. The Contribution of the Psychologist in the Assessment and Treatment of Fibromyalgia. Curr Treat Options in Rheum 9, 11–31 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40674-023-00200-4Type
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Purpose of review
This review focuses on the role of psychologists in the assessment and treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), a highly prevalent condition characterized by chronic widespread pain, fatigue, ... [+]
Purpose of review
This review focuses on the role of psychologists in the assessment and treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), a highly prevalent condition characterized by chronic widespread pain, fatigue, cognitive problems, distress, and disability.
Recent findings
A large body of work supports the effectiveness and cost-utility of psychological therapies for the improvement of a wide range of symptoms associated with FMS. However, patients with FMS are best assessed and treated by a multidisciplinary team, in which psychologists have an important role. Multidisciplinary treatment, in which each healthcare professional offers his or her own expertise to the patient, has been shown to produce more ubiquitous treatment effects for this complex syndrome than single discipline treatments. Considering the empirical evidence and documented experience of patients, people with FMS can benefit from integrated care, combining education, exercise, and psychotherapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Summary
There has been a call for more health economics research to demonstrate the cost-effectiveness of psychological therapies. In this paper, we highlight the added value of psychologists as members of multidisciplinary treatment teams, who can assess and treat the maladaptive cognitive, emotional, and behavioral symptoms that are commonly seen in individuals with FMS. [-]
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Current Treatment Options in Rheumatology, volume 9 (2023)Funder Name
Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona
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