title: Nurse practitioner students' perceptions of fibromyalgia pain and quality of life.
abstract: Perceptions of NP students were explored regarding fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) pain and quality of life (QOL), and their preparedness in treating these issues. Participants acknowledged the importance of FMS pain control and QOL issues. However, they lacked confidence in treating FMS pain.confidence in treating MS pain.
authors.affiliation: Foothills Family Medicine, Elkin, NC, USA.
authors.forename: Charity
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Cranford
authors.forename: Cynthia R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: King
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003863:Depression / Q000209:etiology; D005221:Fatigue / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005356:Fibromyalgia / Q000150:complications / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000193:education*; D011788:Quality of Life; D012917:Social Adjustment; D015144:Southeastern United States; D029181:Spirituality