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Jennifer, Pearson and Jessica, Coggins and Nicola, Walsh and Fiona, Cramp (2022) A feasibility randomised controlled trial of a Fibromyalgia self-management programme for adults in a community setting with a nested qualitative study (FALCON). UWE https://researchdata.uwe.ac.uk/id/eprint/657/
Brief summary of project
Fibromyalgia is a condition associated with widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue and sleep problems. Fibromyalgia treatment guidelines recommend non-pharmacological interventions and the development of self-management skills. An example of a programme that fits these guidelines is the Fibromyalgia Self-management Programme (FSMP) which consists of one 2.5-hour weekly session over six successive weeks and includes education about fibromyalgia, goal setting, pacing, sleep hygiene and nutritional advice. The FSMP is currently provided in a secondary care hospital setting and co-delivered by a multidisciplinary team. Delivery in a primary care setting has the potential to improve the accessibility of the programme to people with fibromyalgia. Therefore, this feasibility study aimed to determine the practicality and acceptability of conducting a future definitive randomised controlled trial of the FSMP in a community setting.
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Fibromyalgia, Feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial, self-management, community |
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| UWE College/School: | College of Health, Science and Society > School of Health and Social Wellbeing |
| Creators: | Jennifer, Pearson and Jessica, Coggins and Nicola, Walsh and Fiona, Cramp |
| URI: | https://researchdata.uwe.ac.uk/id/eprint/657 |
| Data collection method: | An exploratory, parallel-arm, one-to-one, randomised controlled trial. Participants were recruited from general practices across South West England, and the FSMP was co-delivered by physiotherapists and occupational therapists across two community sites. To determine the outcome measures for a future definitive trial several were tested. The Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, Arthritis Self-Efficacy Scale-8, Chalder Fatigue Scale, Short form 36, 5-Level EQ-5D version and Jenkins Sleep Scale were collected at baseline, six weeks and six months. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with patient participants, occupational therapists and physiotherapists to explore the acceptability and feasibility of delivering the FSMP in a community setting. |
| Resource language: | English |
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