Der Schmerz
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The regular update of the guidelines on fibromyalgia syndrome, AWMF number 145/004, was scheduled for April 2017. ⋯ The use of multimodal therapy (combination of aerobic exercise with at least one psychological therapy) with a duration of at least 24 h is strongly recommended for patients with severe forms of fibromyalgia.
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The regular update of the guidelines on fibromyalgia syndrome, AWMF number 145/004, was scheduled for April 2017. ⋯ No consensus was achieved in the guideline group on whether the diagnostic label "juvenile fibromyalgia" should be used in the management of children and adolescents with chronic widespread pain. There was consensus in the guideline group that antidepressants and anticonvulsants should not be used to treat pain in the so-called juvenile fibromyalgia syndrome.
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The regular update of the guidelines on fibromyalgia syndrome, AWMF number 145/004, was scheduled for April 2017. ⋯ The diagnosis of fibromyalgia syndrome should be explicitly communicated to the affected individual. Shared decision-making with the patient on the therapeutic options based on individual preferences of the patient, comorbidities and the success of previous treatment is recommended. A step-wise treatment approach depending on the severity of fibromyalgia syndrome and the response to therapeutic measures is recommended.
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The regular update of the guidelines on fibromyalgia syndrome, AWMF number 145/004, was scheduled for April 2017. ⋯ Meditative movement therapies (e.g. qi gong, tai chi and yoga) are strongly recommended. Acupuncture and weight reduction in cases of obesity can be considered.
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The impact of conflicts of interest (COI) in general and of academic COI in particular on guideline recommendations in pain medicine has not yet been studied. Whether the inclusion of patients and of representatives of all relevant healthcare professions into a guidelines group is protective against a systematic bias of decisions of a guidelines group is currently unknown. ⋯ Academic COI were more frequent than financial COI in the second update of the German interdisciplinary guidelines group on fibromyalgia syndrome. The impact of COI on guideline recommendations was low. The inclusion of patients and of all relevant healthcare professionals into a guidelines group is a protective factor against the influence of COI on guideline recommendations.