Musculoskeletal care
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Subjective reports of sleep dysfunction are common in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Our objective was to determine whether excess sleepiness in RA is associated with polysomnographic (PSG) abnormalities. ⋯ In the present study population, there was a high prevalence of abnormal AHI consistent with OSA. An abnormal ESS had high positive predictive value for an abnormal AHI.
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Musculoskeletal care · Dec 2012
The impact of a nurse-led chronic musculoskeletal pain clinic on healthcare utilization.
To determine whether a nurse-led chronic musculoskeletal pain clinic for fibromyalgia patients can reduce utilization of healthcare services. ⋯ Having a designated nurse-led pain clinic can enable patients to access the appropriate service at an earlier stage in their condition and receive the support needed to manage the impact of their pain.