Frequency of Fibromyalgia Syndrome in Elderly Patients Aged 80 and Above and Its Relationship With Geriatric Parameters

Frequency of Fibromyalgia Syndrome in Elderly Patients Aged 80 and Above and Its Relationship With Detailed Geriatric Assessment Parameters

The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of fibromyalgia syndrome in patients aged 80 years and over and to examine the relationship between detailed geriatric assessment parameters and fibromyalgia syndrome.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 80 and above
• Patients with complete detailed geriatric assessment parameters

Exclusion Criteria:

• Presence of neurodegenerative disease (dementia, parkinsonism)
• Immobilized patient
• Those who have had an acute illness (infection, fracture, cerebrovascular disease) in the last month
• Having psychotic disorders
• Having severe hearing loss