Effects of two years of COVID-19 pandemic on individuals with fibromyalgia
Contrary to expectations, FM patients' health remained stable or improved during the pandemic. This study is unique due to its pre-pandemic data and comparison to a control group, reducing potential bias. Findings suggest that FM patients may have developed resilience, or benefited from pandemic-related lifestyle changes, such as a slower pace of life. Alternatively, the observed trends could reflect a regression to the mean.
Authors
- Amir Minerbi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4889-0105)
- Maria Verner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3498-0751)
- M. Gabrielle Pagé (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7742-2717)
- Tali Sahar
- Sylvie Toupin
- Mary‐Ann Fitzcharles (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1091-3175)
- S. Mitrovic
- Shir Yoram
Institutions
- Montreal General Hospital (CA)
- Rappaport Family Institute for Research in the Medical Sciences (IL)
- Université de Montréal (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology
- Published
- 2024-11-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/ide0x0
- Primary Topic
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Louise and Alan Edwards Foundation