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https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022399924001053
Factors associated with having previously received a diagnosis of fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome: A cross sectional DanFunD study
Tattan M, Ornbol E, Wellnitz KB, Hanssen DJC, Dantoft TM, Rosmalen JGM, Fink P, Weinreich, Petersen M.
J Psychosom Res. 2024 May 5.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychores.2024.111693
open access
Highlights
Objectives
Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and irritable bowel syndrome are highly prevalent conditions and part of the functional somatic syndromes (FSS) diagnosis, that are classified under the unifying umbrella term functional somatic disorder (FSD). Multiple factors are associated with FSD symptom development; However, few studies have explored these associations in relation to the diagnosis status. This study aims to examine associations with a previously received FSS diagnosis from a physician in participants fulfilling the FSD diagnostic criteria in a population-based sample.
Methods
This research employs a comprehensive observational approach using a cross sectional design with data from the DanFunD part two cohort. Information about received FSS diagnoses was obtained from self-reported questionnaires. Participants fulfilling the FSD diagnostic criteria were identified with both self-reported questionnaires and diagnostic interviews. Validated questionnaires were used to assess the examined factors.
Results
1704 cases fulfilled the diagnostic criteria for an FSD according to questionnaires or interviews in the DanFunD study. In participants fulfilling the diagnostic criteria, having previously received an FSS diagnosis by a physician was strongly associated with female sex, negative illness perceptions and poor health-related quality of life for questionnaire and interview-based diagnoses. Less consistent associations were observed for lower socioeconomic status, anxiety, and adverse life events.
Conclusion
Previously received FSS diagnoses showed associations with multiple factors with a particular strong association with female sex and poor health related quality of life.
Keywords
Associated factors
Diagnosis
Female
Functional somatic disorder
Quality of life
Factors associated with having previously received a diagnosis of fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome: A cross sectional DanFunD study
Tattan M, Ornbol E, Wellnitz KB, Hanssen DJC, Dantoft TM, Rosmalen JGM, Fink P, Weinreich, Petersen M.
J Psychosom Res. 2024 May 5.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychores.2024.111693
open access
Highlights
- Received FSS diagnosis from a physician was strongly associated with female sex.
- Strong association between received FSS diagnosis and negative illness perception.
- Strong associations with poor health related quality of life.
- Weaker associations with lower SES, higher anxiety, and adverse life events.
- No associations with health anxiety, depression, kinesiophobia, physical activity.
Objectives
Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and irritable bowel syndrome are highly prevalent conditions and part of the functional somatic syndromes (FSS) diagnosis, that are classified under the unifying umbrella term functional somatic disorder (FSD). Multiple factors are associated with FSD symptom development; However, few studies have explored these associations in relation to the diagnosis status. This study aims to examine associations with a previously received FSS diagnosis from a physician in participants fulfilling the FSD diagnostic criteria in a population-based sample.
Methods
This research employs a comprehensive observational approach using a cross sectional design with data from the DanFunD part two cohort. Information about received FSS diagnoses was obtained from self-reported questionnaires. Participants fulfilling the FSD diagnostic criteria were identified with both self-reported questionnaires and diagnostic interviews. Validated questionnaires were used to assess the examined factors.
Results
1704 cases fulfilled the diagnostic criteria for an FSD according to questionnaires or interviews in the DanFunD study. In participants fulfilling the diagnostic criteria, having previously received an FSS diagnosis by a physician was strongly associated with female sex, negative illness perceptions and poor health-related quality of life for questionnaire and interview-based diagnoses. Less consistent associations were observed for lower socioeconomic status, anxiety, and adverse life events.
Conclusion
Previously received FSS diagnoses showed associations with multiple factors with a particular strong association with female sex and poor health related quality of life.
Keywords
Associated factors
Diagnosis
Female
Functional somatic disorder
Quality of life