[Predictors of healthcare resource use in fibromyalgia].
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.
Universidad Miguel Hernández, Facultad de Psicología, Alicante, Spain.
Ma Ángeles
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Pastor Mira
Ana
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Lledó Boyer
Sofía
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López-Roig
Nieves
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Pons Calatayud
Maite
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Martín-Aragón Gelabert
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001007:Anxiety / Q000453:epidemiology; D003863:Depression / Q000453:epidemiology; D004363:Drug Utilization; D005260:Female; D005356:Fibromyalgia / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D006295:Health Resources / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006305:Health Status Indicators; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008875:Middle Aged; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009819:Office Visits / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010147:Pain Measurement; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011584:Psychology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult
D000700:Analgesics; D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents