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PAIN MANAGEMENT IN PATIENTS WITH FIBROMYALGIA
| Title: | PAIN MANAGEMENT IN PATIENTS WITH FIBROMYALGIA. |
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| Name(s): |
Fischer, Linsey, Author Allred, Kelly, Committee Chair University of Central Florida, Degree Grantor |
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| Type of Resource: | text | |
| Date Issued: | 2017 | |
| Publisher: | University of Central Florida | |
| Language(s): | English | |
| Abstract/Description: | Fibromyalgia is a chronic widespread pain disorder that can also cause fatigue, depression, sleep disturbances, and cognitive symptoms. Because the etiology of fibromyalgia is unknown, it is difficult to treat. Research shows that medication alone is insufficient to treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia and that complementary therapies are required to fully manage this disorder. The purpose of this research was to determine what complementary therapies patients with fibromyalgia were currently using. The sample for the survey was taken from fibromyalgia support groups throughout the state of Florida. A total of 15 people diagnosed with fibromyalgia participated in the survey. The most commonly used complementary therapies included diet and relaxation techniques. The therapies that were rarely or never used were hypnotherapy, Tai Chi, and Chi (Qi) Gong. These findings provide evidence to support client education concerning the use of complementary therapies for individuals with fibromyalgia. Research with larger samples is recommended to provide further evidence of the effectiveness of complementary therapies for this patient population. | |
| Identifier: | CFH2000158 (IID), ucf:46002 (fedora) | |
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2017-05-01 B.S.N. College of Nursing, Bachelors This record was generated from author submitted information. |
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| Subject(s): |
Nursing fibromyalgia pain management complementary therapies |
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| Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH2000158 | |
| Restrictions on Access: | public | |
| Host Institution: | UCF |
