Der Schmerz
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The guideline was developed by 10 scientific societies and 2 patient self-help organizations and coordinated by the German Association of Pain Therapy (DIVS). The guideline was approved by the Association of the Scientific Medical Societies in Germany AWMF (AWMF number 041/004), april 17, 2008. No direct or indirect financial support by pharmaceutical companies was involved and there were no potential conflicts of interest for any of the 58 participants of the guideline group. ⋯ Standardized, formal procedures to reach a consensus on recommendations were used. The guideline was reviewed by the board of directors of the societies engaged in the development of the guideline. The guideline will be published in complete and short scientific versions, clinical practice and patient versions.
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The guidelines aim to provide all professions involved in the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) a systematically developed basis for the diagnosis and therapy of FMS. Diagnostic criteria and empirically founded therapies are presented to reduce the currently insufficient medical care for FMS patients. ⋯ Recommendations on the coordination of medical care (inpatient and outpatient treatment by family physicians, medical specialists and other medical professions, care in emergency and rehabilitation hospitals) aim to reduce rivalry between medical societies and to promote an optimal use of resources. A patient version of the guidelines is aimed at improving patients' knowledge on the etiology and effective treatment options available thus promoting an effective self-management of patients.
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A guideline for the treatment and diagnostic procedures in fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) was developed in cooperation with 10 German medical and psychological associations and 2 patient self-help groups. ⋯ Psychotherapeutic programs tailored to FMS subgroups should be developed and tested.
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Practice Guideline
[Principles of treatment, coordination of medical care and patient education in fibromyalgia syndrome and chronic widespread pain].
A guideline for the treatment and diagnostic procedures for fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) was developed in cooperation with 10 German medical and psychological associations and 2 patient self-help groups. ⋯ The long-term treatment should be based on principles of basic psychosomatic care and shared decision making on treatment options.