Best practice recommendations for clinical psychological interventions in patients with fibromyalgia

Objectives: The role of psychological aspects in the overall care of fibromyalgia (FM) is extremely relevant. Nevertheless, there is a lack of practical guidelines for rheumatologists for supporting effective referral to clinical psychology specialists together with the implementation of psychological practices in the treatment of FM. Methods: The current work reviews the core psychological and psychopathological features highlighted by FM patients together with the best psychological interventions for treating FM. Results: General recommendations are provided concerning key aspects of psychological assessment and related treatment choices taking into account individual characteristics of each patient. Conclusions: The current work suggests a practical checklist for clinicians reporting the main key points for supporting an adequate referral to clinical psychologists.