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Developing and Implementing a Community-Based Model of Care for Fibromyalgia: A Feasibility Study
Joint Authors
Teo, Michelle
Mohan, Bindu
Oelke, Nelly D.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-07-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a complex disease posing challenges for primary care providers and specialists in its management.
Aim.
To evaluate the development and implementation of a comprehensive, integrated, community-based model of care for FM.
Methods.
A mixed methods feasibility study was completed in a small urban centre in southern British Columbia, Canada.
Eleven adults with FM and a team of seven health care providers (HCPs) participated in a 10-week intervention involving education, exercise, and sleep management.
Monthly “team-huddle” sessions with HCPs facilitated the integration of care.
Data included health questionnaires, patient interviews, provider focus group/interviews, and provider surveys.
Results.
Both patients and HCPs valued the interprofessional team approach to care.
Other key aspects included the benefits of the group, exercise, and the positive focus of the program.
Effectiveness of the model showed promising results: quality of care for chronic illness, quality of life, and sleep showed significant (P<0.05) differences from baseline to follow-up.
Conclusions.
Our community-based model of care for FM was successfully implemented.
Further testing of the model will be required with a larger sample to determine its effectiveness, although promising results were apparent in our feasibility study.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Teo, Michelle& Mohan, Bindu& Oelke, Nelly D.. 2017. Developing and Implementing a Community-Based Model of Care for Fibromyalgia: A Feasibility Study. Pain Research and Management،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1197405
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Teo, Michelle…[et al.]. Developing and Implementing a Community-Based Model of Care for Fibromyalgia: A Feasibility Study. Pain Research and Management No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1197405
American Medical Association (AMA)
Teo, Michelle& Mohan, Bindu& Oelke, Nelly D.. Developing and Implementing a Community-Based Model of Care for Fibromyalgia: A Feasibility Study. Pain Research and Management. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1197405
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1197405