Fibromyalgia Syndrome, Healthy Controls Group - Age and Sex-matched
Conditions
Keywords
Fibromyalgia Syndrome, Artificial Intelligence Literacy, Electronic Health Literacy, Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, Beck Depression Inventory, Beck Anxiety Inventory
Brief summary
This cross-sectional observational study aimed to assess electronic health literacy and artificial intelligence literacy among individuals diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome, with particular focus on artificial intelligence literacy. Although general health literacy has been investigated in this patient population, digital and artificial intelligence-related competencies have not been sufficiently studied. The research included 106 individuals diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome and 106 age- and sex-matched healthy volunteers, recruited between December 2024 and May 2025. All participants completed a series of standardized questionnaires, including the Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, the Beck Depression Inventory, the Beck Anxiety Inventory, the Electronic Health Literacy Scale, and the Artificial Intelligence Literacy Scale. The study explored demographic, clinical, and psychological factors associated with digital and artificial intelligence literacy levels among both patient and control groups.
Interventions
OTHERObservation only
This is an observational study with no intervention applied to participants. Data were collected through questionnaires and clinical assessments only
Sponsors
Gulseren Demir Karakilic
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Age between 18 and 50 years Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia Syndrome according to 2016 American College of Rheumatology criteria (for patient group) Adequate cognitive function Literacy Willingness to participate and provide informed consent For control group: Healthy individuals matched by age and sex, with no reported health issues
Exclusion criteria
Cognitive impairment preventing questionnaire completion Illiteracy Presence of severe comorbidities or neurological/psychiatric disorders that may affect participation Refusal or inability to provide informed consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| E-Health Literacy | At baseline | An 8-item, 5-point Likert-type scale developed by Norman and Skinner , validated in Turkish by Tamer Gencer. Higher scores indicate higher e- Health Literacy |
| Artificial Intelligence Literacy | At baseline | A 12-item, 7-point Likert-type scale developed by Wang et al . and adapted into Turkish by Çelebi et al . Higher scores indicate greater Artificial Intelligence literacy |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| the Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire | At baseline | aims to measure patients with fibromyalgia syndrome status, progress and outcomes through 21 questions that inquire about physical functions, work-related situations, depression, anxiety, waking up tired, pain, stiffness, and fatigue The Turkish adaptation of the Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnairewas psychometrically evaluated for validity and reliability by Sarmer et al . |
| the Beck Depression Inventory | At baseline | is developed by Beck and colleagues in 1961, is intended to evaluate the typical signs and symptoms associated with depression. This instrument is a self-administered questionnaire comprising 21 items and usually requires around 10 minutes to complete. The Turkish version of the inventory was adapted and validated by Hisli and colleagues |
| Beck Anxiety Inventory | At baseline | is developed by Aaron T. Beck, is an internationally validated tool for assessing anxiety levels. It consists of 21 items. The Turkish adaptation and validation of the inventory were performed by Ulusoy and colleagues |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed