Fibromyalgia onset has a high impact on work ability in Australians

Guymer, E. K.; Littlejohn, G. O.; Brand, C. K.; Kwiatek, R. A.

doi:10.1111/imj.13135

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Fibromyalgia onset has a high impact on work ability in Australians

Guymer, E. K., Littlejohn, G. O., Brand, C. K., Kwiatek, R. A.·2016·Internal Medicine Journal

DOI 10.1111/imj.13135

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Background: Although the disabling effects of fibromyalgia ( FM ) are well recognised, there are no published data regarding the impact of FM on work ability in Australians. The impact of the development of FM symptoms on ability to work in Australians was explored in a pilot survey project. Method: Members of the Fibromyalgia Support Network of Western Australia were invited to undertake an anonymous online survey. Information was gathered regarding demographics, symptom onset, the timing of diagnosis, employment status and changes in the ability to work. Results: Two hundred and eighty‐seven responses were analysed. Of the respondents, 90.6% were female, with a mean age of 51.1 ± 10.6 years and had experienced symptoms between 2 and 20 years; 52.8% were diagnosed less than 5 years previously. Of the participants, 54.2% were working full time and 21.5% working part time at symptom onset; however, only 15.6% were currently working full time, with 44.8% not currently working at all. Because of FM , 24.3% stopped and 32.6% reduced paid work directly within 5 years of symptom development, with 15.3% ceasing and an additional 17.4% reducing work because of symptoms before diagnosis. Due to FM symptoms, 35.1% currently received financial support because they were unable to work. While 24.3% reported FM medication increased their ability to work, 20.8% reported it reduced their ability to work. Conclusion: A community pilot survey of Australians with FM indicates a high impact on work ability. This occurs from symptom onset and often before diagnosis. Early diagnosis and intervention may provide a window of opportunity to prevent work disability in FM .

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Authors: Guymer, E. K., Littlejohn, G. O., Brand, C. K., & Kwiatek, R. A.
Affiliations: Monash Health (AU)
Fibromyalgia Support Network of Western Australia Perth Western Australia Australia
Northern Adelaide Local Health Network Adelaide South Australia Australia
Corresponding author: Guymer, E. K.
ORCID: Guymer, E. K.
Venue: Internal Medicine Journal
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2016-09
Volume: 46
Issue: 9
Pages: 1069-1074
ISSN: 1444-0903 (ISSN-L)
1445-5994
DOI: 10.1111/imj.13135
OpenAlex: W2410350963
Semantic Scholar: 09c2ce8a96dc1e62664940b4534b7e2954609006
Cited by: 41
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FWCI: 2.67
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Locations: Internal Medicine Journal (publishedVersion)
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Topics: Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology › Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
Health Sciences › Health Professions › Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation › Medical Practices and Rehabilitation
Keywords: fibromyalgia, work ability, work disability, symptom onset, employment status, early diagnosis, Western Australia
MeSH terms: Adult, Employment, Female, Fibromyalgia, Health Status, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Pilot Projects, Quality of Life, Surveys and Questionnaires, Severity of Illness Index, Western Australia, Work Capacity Evaluation

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Fibromyalgia onset has a high impact on work ability in Australians

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