The impact of fatigue on people with Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A survey.

IF 1.5 Q3 RHEUMATOLOGY Musculoskeletal Care Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Epub Date: 2023-07-21 DOI:10.1002/msc.1799
Martina McToal, Rachel Christina McVeigh, Joseph G McVeigh
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Abstract

Introduction: Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a common pain syndrome associated with fatigue and anxiety. The aim of this survey was to determine the impact of fatigue on the quality of life (QoL) of people with FMS and to explore the relationships between fatigue, pain, and anxiety.

Methods: A postal survey was conducted among support groups. Demographic data were collected and participants were asked to complete the Multi-dimensional Assessment of Fatigue Scale (MAF) and two visual analog scales (VAS) measuring pain and anxiety. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, and relationships between variables were explored using Pearson's correlation coefficient and Fisher's Exact Probability Test. Ethical approval was granted from Ulster University's research ethics committee.

Results: A response rate of 52.5% was achieved (105/200). Fatigue was found to severely impact the QoL of those with FMS. From the MAF, a mean Global Fatigue Index score of 40.7 (range 1 = no fatigue-50 = severe fatigue) was calculated. Fatigue was significantly associated with both pain (r = 0.674) and anxiety (r = 0.546) (both p values < 0.0001), and no significant relationship was found between the duration of FMS and fatigue (r = 0.106; p = 0.320).

Conclusion: Fatigue has a major impact on the QoL of patients with FMS. There is a strong relationship between fatigue and other variables such as pain and anxiety. However, there is no relationship between the time since diagnosis and fatigue experienced. Fatigue management should feature highly in any treatment programme for those with FMS.

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疲劳对纤维肌痛综合征患者的影响:一项调查。
简介:纤维肌痛综合征(FMS)是一种常见的与疲劳和焦虑相关的疼痛综合征。本调查的目的是确定疲劳对FMS患者生活质量(QoL)的影响,并探讨疲劳、疼痛和焦虑之间的关系。方法:在支持团体中进行邮寄调查。收集人口统计学数据,要求参与者完成疲劳多维评估量表(MAF)和两个测量疼痛和焦虑的视觉模拟量表(VAS)。使用描述性统计分析数据,并使用Pearson相关系数和Fisher精确概率检验探索变量之间的关系。阿尔斯特大学的研究伦理委员会授予了伦理批准。结果:有效率为52.5%(105/200)。疲劳严重影响FMS患者的生活质量。根据MAF,计算出平均全球疲劳指数得分40.7(范围1=无疲劳-50=严重疲劳)。疲劳与疼痛(r=0.674)和焦虑(r=0.546)显著相关(两个p值)结论:疲劳对FMS患者的生活质量有很大影响。疲劳与疼痛和焦虑等其他变量之间有很强的关系。然而,自诊断以来的时间与经历的疲劳之间没有关系。疲劳管理应在FMS患者的任何治疗方案中占有重要地位。
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Musculoskeletal Care
Musculoskeletal Care RHEUMATOLOGY-
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2.30
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期刊介绍: Musculoskeletal Care is a peer-reviewed journal for all health professionals committed to the clinical delivery of high quality care for people with musculoskeletal conditions and providing knowledge to support decision making by professionals, patients and policy makers. This journal publishes papers on original research, applied research, review articles and clinical guidelines. Regular topics include patient education, psychological and social impact, patient experiences of health care, clinical up dates and the effectiveness of therapy.
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