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Vol. 20. Issue 2.
Pages 96-103 (February 2024)
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Vol. 20. Issue 2.
Pages 96-103 (February 2024)
Review article
Patient-journey of fibromyalgia patients: A scoping review
Patient-journey del paciente con fibromialgia: una revisión de alcance
Teresa Otóna,
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teresa.oton@inmusc.eu

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, Loreto Carmonaa, Javier Riverab
a Instituto de Salud Musculoesquelética (InMusc), Madrid, Spain
b Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
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Background

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic disease characterized by widespread pain. Although much is known about this disease, research has focused on diagnosis and treatment, leaving aside factors related to patient's experience and the relationship with healthcare system.

Objectives

The aim was to analyze the available evidence on the experience of FM patients from the first symptoms to diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.

Methods

A scoping review was carried out. Medline and the Cochrane Library were searched for original studies or reviews dealing with FM and focusing on “patient journey”. Results were organized using a deductive classification of themes.

Results

Fifty-four articles were included in the qualitative synthesis. Five themes were identified: the patient journey, the challenge for the health systems, a complex doctor–patient relationship, the importance of the diagnosis, and the difficulty of standardizing the treatment.

Conclusions

This scoping review confirms the negative impact of FM on the patient, their social environment, and health systems. It is necessary to minimize the difficulties encountered throughout the diagnosis and follow-up of patients with FM.

Keywords:
Fibromyalgia
Patient-journey
Personal impact
Scoping review
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Antecedentes

La fibromialgia (FM) es una enfermedad crónica caracterizada por dolor generalizado. Aunque se sabe mucho de esta enfermedad, la investigación se ha centrado en el diagnóstico y el tratamiento, sin valorar la experiencia del paciente y la relación con el sistema.

Objetivos

El objetivo fue analizar la evidencia sobre la experiencia de los pacientes con FM desde el inicio de los síntomas hasta el diagnóstico, el tratamiento y el seguimiento.

Métodos

Se realizó una revisión de alcance. Se buscaron en Medline y en Cochrane Library estudios o revisiones sobre la FM y “patient journey”. Los resultados se clasificaron mediante deductiva de temas.

Resultados

Se incluyeron 54 artículos en la síntesis cualitativa. Se identificaron cinco temas: el viaje del paciente, el reto para los sistemas sanitarios, la compleja relación médico-paciente, la importancia del diagnóstico, y la dificultad de estandarizar el tratamiento.

Conclusiones

Esta revisión confirma el impacto negativo de la FM en pacientes, su entorno social y sistemas sanitarios. Es necesario minimizar las dificultades durante el diagnóstico y seguimiento de pacientes con FM.

Palabras clave:
Fibromialgia
Viaje del paciente
Impacto personal
Revisión de alcance

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