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A Randomized, Sham-Controlled Trial of Cranial Electrical Stimulation for Fibromyalgia Pain and Physical Function, Using Brain Imaging Biomarkers

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Growing old with fibromyalgia: factors that predict physical function.

Linda M Torma¹, Gail M Houck, Gail M Wagnild

¹College of Nursing-Missoula Campus, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, USA. ltorma@montana.edu

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Summary

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Resilience uniquely predicts physical function in older adults with fibromyalgia, independent of pain. This finding highlights resilience as a key factor in maintaining mobility and independence in this population.

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A Randomized, Sham-Controlled Trial of Cranial Electrical Stimulation for Fibromyalgia Pain and Physical Function, Using Brain Imaging Biomarkers

A Randomized, Sham-Controlled Trial of Cranial Electrical Stimulation for Fibromyalgia Pain and Physical Function, Using Brain Imaging Biomarkers

Published on: January 5, 2024

Area of Science:

Gerontology
Rheumatology
Psychology

Background:

Fibromyalgia significantly impairs physical function and independence in older adults.
Understanding factors influencing physical function is crucial for this demographic.

Purpose of the Study:

Identify predictors of physical function in older adults with fibromyalgia.
Examine resilience as a moderator of fibromyalgia pain and physical function.

Main Methods:

Descriptive, correlational, cross-sectional study of 224 community-dwelling older adults with fibromyalgia.
Mailed questionnaires assessed health variables, physical function, pain, and resilience.
Multiple and hierarchical regression analyses identified predictors and moderators.

Main Results:

Resilience was a unique predictor of physical function, accounting for 3% of variance.
Factors like age, income, education, depressive symptoms, BMI, and physical activity predicted 31% of variance.
Fibromyalgia pain added 14% to the explained variance; resilience did not moderate the pain-physical function relationship.

Conclusions:

Resilience is a significant, independent predictor of physical function in older adults with fibromyalgia.
This highlights resilience as a novel target for interventions to improve function in aging fibromyalgia patients.
Further research is needed on resilience, fibromyalgia, and aging.