For Practitioners
Fibromyalgia Management for Primary Care Practitioners
General Practice Clinics provide early intervention, diagnosis, coordinated care and referrals.
Comprehensive Assessment
Diagnosis at GP level is based on Standardized Clinical Criteria (Kwiatek, 2017 & Canadian, 2005)
Care Planning
Multidisciplinary care planning is co-ordinated and reviewed in General Practice Clinics.
Patient Monitoring for Individually Tailored Care
Monitoring data can improve Annual Care Plans. In Fibromyalgia monitoring involves keeping a record of patient lifestyle, treatments and symptoms for both patient and doctor.
Fibromyalgia Management - Cornerstones of Recommended Care
Optimal management of FMS aims to improve symptoms by reducing severity and improving function and quality of life for the patient. Recommended care integrates the 4 cornerstones of Education, Physical Activity, Lifestyle Adaptation and Pharmacological.
Pain Management
Pain management in Fibromyalgia is a combination of multiple strategies, with medications as a last resort.
Fibromyalgia Self-Management Programs
Programs to provide information and skills to be a pro-active self-manager.
Complementary and Alternative Treatments
Many patients report complementary and alternative medicines and therapies are helpful in managing their pain and other symptoms and improve their quality of life.
Medicare, Centrelink and NDIS
Bridges & Pathways/Fibromyalgia Australia are working with Project Officers to clarify eligibility and assessment criteria for Government support.