Publication: Physiotherapists' adherence to Clinical Practice Guidelines in fibromyalgia: a cross-sectional online survey
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Gacto Sánchez, Mariano Luis ; Baño Alcaraz, Aitor ; Ferrández‑Gómez, José Édgar ; Nouni García, Rauf ; Gascón Jaén, Jaime ; Lozano Quijada, Carlos
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Springer
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-024-05630-4
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To evaluate the level of knowledge and adherence to Clinical Practice Guidelines on fibromyalgia of physiotherapists in Spain. A cross-sectional study using an ad-hoc online survey was implemented to assess aspects on the assessment, treatment, and decision of the length of the therapeutic approach on fibromyalgia. Based on the results, professionals were classified as adherent, partially adherent, or non-adherent. The level of agreement with several statements on the condition was also evaluated across the professionals surveyed to evaluate the potential consensus. A total of 240 physiotherapists met inclusion criteria, amongst which 68 (28.33%) were adherent. The academic level of studies (Chi-square = 48.601, p-value = 0.001) and having had previous training in fibromyalgia (Chi-square = 151.011, p-value = 0.001) displayed statistically significant differences across adherence-based groups. Consensus was reached for 15 out of 24 statements. Our findings highlight the presence of an acceptable level of knowledge and adherence to clinical practice guidelines in the field of fibromyalgia among physiotherapists in Spain.Practice implicationsOur results also reveal the existence of an evidence-to-practice gap in the field, with potential room for improvement: further efforts on promoting and reinforcing the importance of evidence-based therapies are needed, from university teaching plans to clinical updates for daily practice.
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Ferrández-Gómez JÉ, Gacto-Sánchez M, Nouni-García R, Gascón-Jaén J, Lozano-Quijada C, Baño-Alcaraz A. Physiotherapists' adherence to Clinical Practice Guidelines in fibromyalgia: a cross-sectional online survey. Rheumatol Int. 2024 Aug;44(8):1509-1520.
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