A patient and physician survey of fibromyalgia across Latin America and Europe.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients and physicians from three Latin American (LA) and six European countries were surveyed in order to describe differences in journey to diagnosis, impact, and management of fibromyalgia (FM).

Methods

900 patients (300 LA; 600 Europe) and 1824 physicians (604 LA; 1220 Europe) were surveyed between October-December 2010 (LA) and February-April 2008 (Europe). Patients and physicians (GP or specialists) completed separate questionnaires, on symptoms, impact, and FM management. Interviews were conducted in local languages. Appropriate rating scales were used throughout. Data were analyzed using cross-tabulations and descriptive statistics. Significance was determined at P<0.05 (indicated by *).

Results

In LA versus Europe, patients reported having FM symp

SUBMITTER: Clark P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3689629 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature