1. [Predictors of healthcare resource use in fibromyalgia]
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Ma Ángeles, Pastor Mira, Ana, Lledó Boyer, Sofía, López-Roig, Nieves, Pons Calatayud, and Maite, Martín-Aragón Gelabert
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Adult ,Analgesics ,Fibromyalgia ,Adolescent ,Depression ,Office Visits ,Anxiety ,Middle Aged ,Patient Acceptance of Health Care ,Antidepressive Agents ,Drug Utilization ,Young Adult ,Neuromuscular Agents ,Surveys and Questionnaires ,Adaptation, Psychological ,Health Resources ,Health Status Indicators ,Humans ,Hypnotics and Sedatives ,Psychology ,Female ,Aged ,Pain Measurement - Abstract
This work identifies which psychosocial, clinical and perceived health status factors predict health-resource use in Fibromyalgia (FM), considering the patients' assistance level. Participants were 315 FM patients from Primary Care (PC: n=101) and Rheumatology Services (RS: n=214). Stepwise regression analysis showed that self-efficacy variables were significant predictors of medication intake in PC, and, along with Illness-focused coping, of the health service use. In RS, perceived health status was the best predictor of medication intake. In any case, Pain intensity significantly predicted the use of health resources. These data offer a new perspective for intervention in these patients, taking into account the level of assistance.
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- 2010