Dr. Furlan and her student, Lillian Saberian, are surveying people diagnosed with fibromyalgia (FM) to ask about their level of knowledge about fibromyalgia, their most frequent coping strategies with symptoms, and their quality of life. The purpose of this study is to investigate further the association between knowledge about FM, quality of life and coping mechanisms with FM.

Dr. Andrea Furlan, a physician from University Health Network, and her graduate student, Lillian Saberian, are surveying people diagnosed with fibromyalgia to assess their knowledge about fibromyalgia, coping strategies, and quality of life.

Here is what you can expect

The survey will take approximately 25 minutes to complete. The survey results will provide essential data guiding future educational programs to improve quality and clinical outcomes among patients suffering from chronic fibromyalgia symptoms by enhancing their coping strategies.

Who can participate in the survey?

  • People diagnosed with fibromyalgia by a physician
  • Aged ≥ 18 yr
  • Being able to write and read in English
  • Live in Canada

If you have any questions or concerns, please, contact Lillian Saberian.

Details about the Survey

Participation is entirely voluntary. The survey is created on REDCap with closed-ended questions, and the following information will be collected and analysed:

  • Participant demographic information included (i.e. gender, age, ethnicity, education, employment, marital status, etc.)
  • The number of years of diagnosis with FM and history with other diagnoses (i.e. depression, sleep disorder, etc.)
  • Optional questions, including first name and email address (Meaning you do not need to provide this information if you do not want to)
  • Questions about FM’s impact on your daily function, self-care, mobility, daily activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression
  • Questions on your knowledge of FM, including general knowledge about FM, treatment, physical activity, and energy
  • Questions measuring the strategies used for coping with pain (i.e. distraction, ignoring pain sensations, praying, thinking about what will happen, distancing from pain, and self-coping statements)

Information learned from this study may help provide guidance to patients suffering from chronic fibromyalgia symptoms in the future. If you are interested, click the sign up now button below to be taken to the consent form and survey.

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