Federica Galli, Filippo Maria Nimbi, Alessia Renzi, Marco Cavicchioli, Carlo Lai, Annalisa Tanzilli, Cristina Iannuccelli, Manuela Di Franco, Martina Mesce, Alessandro Torelli, Alessandra Alciati, Lorys Castelli, Piercarlo Sarzi-Puttini
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Abstract
Objectives: The role of psychological aspects in the overall care of fibromyalgia (FM) is extremely relevant. Nevertheless, there is a lack of practical guidelines for rheumatologists for supporting effective referral to clinical psychology specialists together with the implementation of psychological practices in the treatment of FM.
Methods: The current work reviews the core psychological and psychopathological features highlighted by FM patients together with the best psychological interventions for treating FM.
Results: General recommendations are provided concerning key aspects of psychological assessment and related treatment choices taking into account individual characteristics of each patient.
Conclusions: The current work suggests a practical checklist for clinicians reporting the main key points for supporting an adequate referral to clinical psychologists.
期刊介绍:
Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology is a bi-monthly international peer-reviewed journal which has been covering all clinical, experimental and translational aspects of musculoskeletal, arthritic and connective tissue diseases since 1983.