SynthesisPain2025
Self-management interventions for chronic widespread pain including fibromyalgia: a systematic review and qualitative evidence synthesis.
Synthesis in Pain, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Who cites it
8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Perception and lived experience of movement in patients with fibromyalgia: a qualitative systematic review with meta-synthesis and meta-summary.Clinical rheumatology · 2026Pooled it
- "This is how we should work" - healthcare professionals' past uncertainty and present confidence in management of fibromyalgia.International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being · 2026Article
- Developing "De-stress pain," an intervention to reduce chronic pain-related distress: Proof of concept and qualitative assessment of acceptability.British journal of pain · 2026Article
- "Food as Friend or Enemy": A Qualitative Study of Motivations Underlying Restrictive Dietary Practices in Fibromyalgia.Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association · 2026Article
- Biopsychosocial and Cultural Determinants of Functioning and Healthcare Outcomes in Chronic Non-Cancer Pain: An Integrative Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- From information to action: a co-created evaluation of digital resources for musculoskeletal disorders.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- Non-Cyclical Mastalgia as a Central Sensitization Component: Implications for Multidisciplinary Treatment Approaches.Brain and behavior · 2025Article
- Effect of Physical Activity on Chronic Widespread Pain: Insights From Meta-Analysis and Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization.Journal of pain research · 2025Article
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15 authors.
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Abstract
abstractSupporting behavioural self-management is increasingly important in the care for chronic widespread pain (CWP), including fibromyalgia. Understanding peoples' experiences of these interventions may elucidate processes and mechanisms that lead to or hinder their intended impact. We conducted a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative studies exploring peoples' experiences of self-management interventions for CWP, including fibromyalgia. MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Web of Science were searched. Primary qualitative or mixed-methods studies were included if they explored people's self-management intervention experiences for their CWP, including fibromyalgia. Screening, data extraction, and critical appraisal were conducted by 2 reviewers. Data analysis was conducted through thematic synthesis. Twenty-three studies were included, mostly were rated as high or moderate quality. We developed 4 analytic themes: A multifaceted experience of the intervention, potential for transformative experience of group cohesion, a new outlook, and striving for change after the loss of support. Broadly, personalisation was perceived as beneficial and people experienced a range of emotional experiences. These appeared to support positive behavioural and cognitive changes. For most, group activities promoted acceptance and support, fostering new perspectives and improved self-management, although some found aspects of group contexts challenging. Lack of on-going support after interventions led to challenges in applying behavioural strategies, and some struggled without social support from the group. The experiences of self-management interventions for CWP reflect a complex, multifaceted process. Although many reported positive experiences, addressing issues with integration of physical activity, group dynamics and postintervention support may improve effectiveness for a broader range of people.
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