Fibromyalgia, Music Therapy, Quality of Life
Conditions
Keywords
fibromyalgia, music therapy, fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire
Brief summary
This study's aim was to determine the effect of music therapy on symptoms and functions in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS).
Detailed description
This study's aim was to determine the effect of music therapy on symptoms and functions in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). Women diagnosed with FMS for at least 6 months included in the study. 16 patients were in the music treatment group and 51 patients were in the control group. Patients in music treatment group were given a music CD which includes nature sounds recommended by the Turkish Psychological Association. The patients were evaluated with Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) before and after the treatment.
Interventions
OTHERmusic therapy
music includes nature sounds recommended by the Turkish Psychological Association
Sponsors
Diskapi Teaching and Research Hospital
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Female patients over the age of 18 * Being diagnosed as FMS according to 2010 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria for FMS * Having the diagnosis of FMS at least six months
Exclusion criteria
* Patients with hearing problems, pregnancy, another accompanying central sensitization syndrome or schizophrenia * Patients with psychiatric illness * Patients whose pharmacological treatment for FMS changed within the last three months * Patients without a listening device * Patients who do not have a cognitive level to answer the questions in the scale
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire | 6 months | Changes in Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, the total score is between 0-100. Higher total scores indicate higher disability |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed