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The feasibility and efficacy of a multidisciplinary intervention with aftercare meetings for fibromyalgia
Clinical Rheumatology, 05/11/09

Kroese M et al. – Study demonstrates that the 12-week multidisciplinary part-time daycare intervention with 5 aftercare meetings for FM patients is feasible and it is indicated that it can lead to sustained improvement in functional status and quality of life.

Methods

Aim was to examine the feasibility and long-term results of a 12-wk part-time daycare intervention with 5 aftercare meetings in fibromyalgia (FM) pts
105 pts, started with a multidisciplinary intervention and were assessed for:
- feasibility, functional status (Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire [FIQ]), and
- quality of life (EuroQol-5D [EQ-5D])
  until 9 mo after completion
Program consisted of sociotherapy, physiotherapy, psychotherapy, and creative arts therapy

Results

Drop-out rate was 4.8%; attendance rate of 100 pts who completed the 12-wk program and 5 aftercare meetings was high just like patient and therapist satisfaction
After the 12-wk program, significant improvement was seen in both FIQ and EQ-5D
This improvement was maintained after 9 mo of f/u
On average, moderate improvements were observed

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