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Cognitive behavioral therapy for fibromyalgia.

Robert Bennett1, David Nelson

  • 1Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR 97239, USA. bennetrob1@comcast.net

Nature Clinical Practice. Rheumatology
|August 26, 2006
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Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can improve fibromyalgia symptoms like pain and function. Individualized CBT shows the most sustained pain relief, especially in juvenile fibromyalgia patients, but more research is needed.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Medical Research

Background:

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a short-term psychotherapy focusing on changing thought patterns and behaviors.
  • Initially used for mood disorders, CBT is now applied to various conditions, including chronic pain.
  • Fibromyalgia management has increasingly incorporated CBT techniques over the past 18 years.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and analyze the effectiveness of CBT in fibromyalgia treatment programs.
  • To assess CBT's impact on pain-related behaviors, self-efficacy, coping strategies, and physical function.
  • To compare CBT as a standalone treatment versus combined or alternative modalities.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of results from 13 chronic pain treatment programs utilizing CBT.
  • Evaluation of studies where CBT was used alone or in conjunction with other therapies.

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  • Focus on improvements in pain, psychological factors, and physical function in fibromyalgia patients.

    • Main Results:

    • CBT generally led to improvements in pain-related behavior, self-efficacy, coping, and physical function.
    • Individualized CBT demonstrated the most significant sustained pain improvements, particularly in juvenile fibromyalgia.
    • CBT as a single modality showed no clear advantage over group education or exercise programs.

    Conclusions:

    • CBT is a valuable tool for managing fibromyalgia, offering benefits in pain, function, and psychological well-being.
    • Individualized CBT approaches may yield superior pain relief, especially in younger patients.
    • Further research is required to fully establish the optimal role and application of CBT in fibromyalgia management.