Australian Collaboration Project for Fibromyalgia
Best Practice & Education Resources
The Australian Collaboration Project for Fibromyalgia Best Practice and Education is a national alliance of agencies working to provide Australians with current best practice information on Fibromyalgia Syndrome.
Online Fibromyalgia Resources
Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) is described as a widespread pain multi-system, multi function disorder:
Evidence based guidelines are now available (EULAR)
As Fibromyalgia is a complex multifaceted condition, intervention by health practitioners needs to be tailored to the individual's experience. Currently research is underway to categorise different subsets of FMS. Appropriate pain management will enable people to better participate in positive management and exercise programs. Evaluated quality management programs are now available to help people develop the skills to be actively involved with their health care team.
Australian Integrated Management (GP Allied Health Continuous Care)
(more information here)
Good health outcomes are possible.
Effective management of Fibromyalgia (FMS) starts with a correct early diagnosis followed by an individual management program (hot link to the Fibromyalgia care page) that includes an integrated combination of the following:
European EULAR evidence based recommendations for the management of Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Clinical Case Definition and Guidelines for Medical Practitioners 2004
