Reframe the Pain: A Systematic Review of Occupational Therapy Interventions to Promote Quality of Life for Adults with Fibromyalgia

Authors

Alyssa Armstrong, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Jonathan Forkin, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Emma Jablonski, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Shelby Moyer, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Suzanne Sager, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

5-3-2016

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The video recording for this presentation is not available, please download the handout for details on this systematic review.

Abstract

Objectives:

1. Define clinical presentation and three common characteristics of fibromyalgia (FMS) as it impacts quality of life (QOL).

2. Recognize the importance of an occupational therapy (OT) approach as an alternative to current practice methods.

3. Identify at least three effective EBP interventions within the scope of OT to address quality of life for individuals with FMS.

PICO:

What is the evidence to support the effectiveness of interventions within the scope of OT on improving quality of life for adults diagnosed with fibromyalgia?

Presentation: 43:56

Handout with references at bottom of page.

Recommended Citation

Armstrong, OTS, Alyssa; Forkin, OTS, Jonathan; Jablonski, OTS, Emma; Moyer, OTS, Shelby; and Sager, OTS, Suzanne, "Reframe the Pain: A Systematic Review of Occupational Therapy Interventions to Promote Quality of Life for Adults with Fibromyalgia" (2016). Collaborative Research and Evidence shared Among Therapists and Educators (CREATE Day). Paper 45.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/createday/45