NET-RMDs study: networks of fatigue and pain in rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases – protocol for an international cross-sectional study
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Gavilán Carrera, BlancaEditorial
BMJ
Fecha
2022-11-15Referencia bibliográfica
Gavilán-Carrera B... [et al.]. NET-RMDs study: networks of fatigue and pain in rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases – protocol for an international cross-sectional study. BMJ Open 2022;12:e061099. doi:[10.1136/bmjopen-2022-061099]
Patrocinador
European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) Health Professionals Research Grant HPR045; Ministry of Science and Innovation, Spain (MICINN); Spanish Government RYC2021-034311-I; Spanish Ministry of Universities and Next Generation 'Margarita Salas' Grant ProgramResumen
Introduction Fatigue and pain are the main symptoms
of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs).
Healthcare professionals have a primary role in helping
patients to manage both these symptoms, which are part
of a complex network of co-occurring
factors including
sleep problems, psychological distress, social support,
body weight, diet, inactive lifestyle and disease activity.
The patterns of relationships (networks) between these
factors and these symptoms, fatigue and pain, are largely
unknown. The current proposal aims to reveal them using
network estimation techniques. We will also consider
differences in networks for subgroups of people with
(1) different RMDs and (2) different clusters (profiles) of
biopsychosocial factors.
Methods and analysis Adults with at least one RMD will
be recruited to this online cross-sectional
observational
project. To provide a complete overview, a large sample
size from different countries will be included. A brief online
survey, using 0–10 numeric rating scales will measure, for
the past month, levels of fatigue and pain as well as scores
on seven biopsychosocial factors. These factors were
derived from literature and identified by interviews with
patients, health professionals and rheumatologists. Using
this input, the steering committee of the project decided
the factors to be measured giving priority to those that can
be modified in self-management
support in community
health centres worldwide. Network estimation techniques
are used to detect the complex patterns of relationships
between these biopsychosocial factors, fatigue and pain;
and how these differ for subgroups of people with different
RMDs and profiles.
Ethics and dissemination Ethical approval of national
Institutional Review Boards was obtained. The online
survey includes an information letter and informed consent
form. The findings will be disseminated via conferences
and publications in peer-reviewed
scientific journals, while
public media channels will be used to inform people with
RMDs and other interested parties.