Health anxiety and depression in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome

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Authors

Mehmet Uçar · Bozok Universitesi

Ümit Sarp · Dünyagöz Hospital

Özgül Karaaslan · Dünyagöz Hospital

Ali Gül · Bozok Universitesi

Nermin Tanık · Bozok Universitesi

Hasan Onur Arık

Abstract

Patients with FMS had significantly higher HAI-SF and BDI scores than healthy controls. Psychiatric support is essential for patients with FMS. Treatment should include biological, psychological and social approaches.

Topics & Keywords

Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments Eating Disorders and Behaviors

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of International Medical Research

Volume 43, Issue 5, pp. 679-685

DOI: 10.1177/0300060515587578

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