In:
International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases, Wiley, Vol. 16, No. 3 ( 2013-06), p. 258-263
Kurzfassung:
Fibromyalgia ( FM ) is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue. It is a less frequently diagnosed disease in C hina, thus C hinese rheumatologists may have lower awareness of FM compared with colleagues in W estern countries. The aim of this study is to investigate the perceptions of FM in C hinese rheumatologists and analyze their therapeutic approach in clinical practice. Method An anonymous questionnaire survey was conducted among a nationwide sample of C hinese rheumatologists at the 15th N ational R heumatology C onference in 2010. The 20‐question survey included questions regarding background, work experience, perceptions of diagnosis and behaviors of treatment related to FM . Continuing medical education ( CME ) information was also collected in the survey. Results Seven hundred and seven rheumatologists responded to the questionnaire, a response rate of 60%. Less than one‐fifth of the respondents were experienced in dealing with FM . Although most of the respondents regarded FM as a distinct pathological entity, nearly 30% of Chinese rheumatologists believed that FM was only a psychological disorder. The respondents recognized some of the FM ‐related symptoms, but had limited knowledge on the diagnostic criteria. Eighty percent of the respondents declared they had difficulties in treating FM patients. However, nearly all (90.8%) respondents believed that the prognosis of FM patients was usually benign. Our data also showed that most Chinese rheumatologists were eager for CME on FM . Conclusion The awareness and perception of FM are still low among C hinese rheumatologists. CME on FM is needed for improving the quality of health care in C hina.
Materialart:
Online-Ressource
ISSN:
1756-1841
,
1756-185X
DOI:
10.1111/apl.2013.16.issue-3
DOI:
10.1111/1756-185X.12055
Sprache:
Englisch
Verlag:
Wiley
Publikationsdatum:
2013
ZDB Id:
2427877-4
