Fibromyalgia Self-Management Programs
Fibromyalgia Management programs and networking groups are increasingly available. Web-based programs are available.
Fibromyalgia-specific programs are recommended because they provide reliable and up-to-date information. These programs guide patients through the maze of unreliable and non-evidence based information, helping to make better-informed treatment and lifestyle decisions.
They also provide strategies to improve knowledge, shared decision making, communication with health care providers and improve quality of life. These lifestyle strategies to complement medical-based therapies and are based on proven education and cognitive behaviour techniques.
Other group activities
There are also locally held community and allied health group activities which may benefit individual patients. It is important to include all activities and opportunities in Care Plans and encourage patient to provide feedback at the Annual Review.
For the current time table https://bridgesandpathways.org.au/personnel/lifeskills-programs/
These courses are available in group settings or online and include:
1. What is Fibromyalgia and Understanding Diagnosis?
- An introduction to Fibromyalgia, diagnosis and management
- Tailored Management, outcome-focused team care.
2. Fibromyalgia Management and Annual Cycle of Care Program
This course contains a series of Fibromyalgia specific modules that rotate through an annual cycle.
3. Lay Persons Guide to Living with Fibromyalgia
A 3-hour introductory education seminar that provides explanations on Fibromyalgia and treatment expectations to empower people to live successfully with Fibromyalgia and communicate positively with their health care providers.
4. Fibromyalgia Self-Management Integrated Program (Australian).
This is a specialised rotating program moving through the core self-management topics throughout the year. It is conducted by accredited trainers.
5. Post Course Educational and Networking Groups.
These are held monthly in community centres and via internet and phone link-ups to help people maintain their skills.
6. Fibromyalgia and Pain Modules.
These modules are based on the multi-disciplinary approaches to pain, stress reduction and movement.
7. Coping with Movement and Exercise.
This provides practical strategies to enable people living with pain and fatigue to participate in movement and exercise programs.
8. Campbell: Managing ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia: (online-courses)
Online ME/Fibromyalgia courses available as at 21st October 2019 include:
- Introductory Course
- Living Your Plan
- Alumni Discussion Group
- Treating ME/CFS and FM Self Study
- Logging Tutorial
- Family Members Course
9. Lapp and Campbell: Treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia: http://www.treatcfsfm.org/
A Free Online Self-Study Course ‘Develop an individualised treatment plan in this self-paced, online self-study course’.
For the latest South Australian timetable, email bpclients5159@gmail.com
Disclaimer: This website is not intended to replace informed medical advice. It contains information for educational purposes only.
Estimates are that as many as 1 million Australians experience this pain disorder.
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