作者: Jaime C. Branco , Bernard Bannwarth , Inmaculada Failde , Jordi Abello Carbonell , Francis Blotman
DOI: 10.1016/J.SEMARTHRIT.2008.12.003
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摘要: Objective A survey was performed in 5 European countries (France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Spain) to estimate the prevalence of fibromyalgia (FM) general population. Methods In each country, London Fibromyalgia Epidemiological Study Screening Questionnaire (LFESSQ) administered by telephone a representative sample community over 15 years age. positive screen defined as following: (1) meeting 4-pain criteria alone (LFESSQ-4), or (2) both 2-fatigue (LFESSQ-6). The questionnaire also submitted all outpatients referred 8 participating rheumatology clinics for 1 month. These patients were examined rheumatologist confirm exclude FM diagnosis according 1990 American College Rheumatology classification criteria. population estimated applying positive-predictive values eligible subjects (ie, screens). Results Among outpatients, 46% screened chronic widespread pain 32% fatigue (LFESSQ-6), 14% confirmed cases. whole population, 13 6.7% LFESSQ-4 LFESSQ-6, respectively. 3The overall 4.7% (95% CI: 4.0 5.3) 2.9% 2.4 3.4), respectively, age- sex-related varied among countries. Conclusion appears be common condition these countries, even if data derived from most specific set (LFESSQ-6) are considered.