ReviewCurrent rheumatology reviews2017
Work Ability in Fibromyalgia: An Update in the 21st Century.
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32 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 57 citations in OpenAlex.
- Placebo Responses and Their Clinical Implications in Fibromyalgia: A Meta-Analysis Using SSRI and SNRI Trials.Frontiers in pain research (Lausanne, Switzerland) · 2021Pooled it
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- The Role of Subjective Well-Being in the Relationship Between Illness Invalidation, Acceptance, and Functioning in Fibromyalgia.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Evolving Concepts in the Diagnosis and Management of Fibromyalgia: A Moving Target.Journal of pain research · 2026Review
- Health Resorts as an integrated community healthcare model for fibromyalgia syndrome: a strategic SWOT analysis.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Information exchange or discussion? A qualitative study on cross-sectoral collaboration between social security service and healthcare service for patients with chronic fatigue.BMC health services research · 2025Article
- Medical jurisprudence in the context of chronic musculoskeletal nociplastic pain: the clinical medico-legal interface.Pain reports · 2025Review
- A Prospective Observational Study of a 2-Week Integrative Inpatient Therapy on Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome.Biomedicines · 2025Article
- The Burden of Chronic Pain on Women: A Secondary Analysis of Data From the National Study on Disability (ENDISC) in Chile.European journal of pain (London, England) · 2025Article
- The medico-legal pertinence of musculoskeletal nociplastic pain.The Medico-legal journal · 2025Review
- Distress of fibromyalgia in neurology practice: A hospital based, prospective study in north eastern India - 5 years experience.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2025Article
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- Disability Assessment with WHODAS 2.0 of People with Fibromyalgia in Poland: A Cross Sectional-Study.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2024Article
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- Social costs associated with fibromyalgia in Spain.Health economics review · 2024Article
- Perceived Stress and Life Stressors in Adults with and without Fibromyalgia.Biomedicines · 2024Article
- Suicidal ideation in female individuals with fibromyalgia and comorbid obesity: prevalence and association with clinical, pain-related, and psychological factors.Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.) · 2024Article
- Health inequities and societal costs for patients with fibromyalgia and their spouses: a Danish cohort study.RMD open · 2024Article
- Effectiveness of a brief multicomponent intervention to improve physical activity level and functional capacity in fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome (Synchronize+).Frontiers in physiology · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundFibromyalgia (FM) is characterized by persistent widespread pain, increased pain sensitivity and tenderness. People with FM also report activity limitations and impaired work ability.
objectiveThis article aims to compile the findings of recently published research on work ability in people with fibromyalgia, and to present how work ability is influenced by various aspects.
methodsA systematic search of the literature published from the year 2000 and onwards was conducted. Thirtyfour articles were included in the review.
resultSymptom severity was found to influence work ability in people with FM. Physically demanding jobs and work tasks were especially troublesome and were reported to constitute higher risks pof work disability. Working people with FM seemed to hold a careful balancing act to manage the risk of overload where well-functioning strategies such as making a career change, working part-time, and developing personal skills were necessary for managing work, in the short- and long term. The support of management and colleagues enabled people with FM to manage the risk of overload at work. Treatment studies evaluating work disability as outcome in FM are scarce. None of the included studies presented any effects on measures of sick-leave or work disability compared with a control group.
conclusionMore studies of treatment effects on outcomes related to work ability in people with FM, and more longitudinal studies to explore long-term effects of symptoms on work ability and sick leave, are needed in order to be able to plan evidence based rehabilitation to improve or maintain work ability in people with FM.
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