Fibromyalgia
Conditions
Brief summary
The objective of this study is to evaluate possible correlations between motivation to engage in physical exercise and quality of life related to fibromyalgia, as well as the level of knowledge about fibromyalgia, and understand the factors that facilitate and the barriers to physical exercise.
Detailed description
This is a cross-sectional study in which data will be collected via an online questionnaire from Portuguese citizens with fibromyalgia. Recruitment will take place nationwide, with the project being publicized through organizations and associations related to fibromyalgia. The following questionnaires will be administered: questions regarding knowledge of fibromyalgia, the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire-Revised (FIQ-R), the Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale, the Portuguese version of the Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire (BREQ-4), and the Importance of Characteristics Associated with Exercise.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
University of Beira Interior
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* medical diagnosis of fibromyalgia according to the American College of Rheumatology criteria * at least 18 years old * Portuguese nationality
Exclusion criteria
* medical condition that affects their ability to understand the text * illiteracy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| BREQ-4 | Day 1 | Motivation for physical exercise will be assessed using the Portuguese version of the Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire (BREQ-4). The questionnaire consists of 21 items, with responses rated on a 5-point Likert scale, where 0: Not true for me; 2: Sometimes true for me; 5: Often true for me. The 21 items are divided into seven factors according to their respective items, which are: amotivation; external regulation ; introjected regulation by avoidance; introjected regulation by approach; identified regulation; integrated regulation and intrinsic motivation. Results will be obtained for each factor/regulation, and the final score that is, the relative autonomy index. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire Revised | Day 1 | The questionnaire consists of 21 questions, all in an 11-point numerical scale format (0-10). This instrument assesses three domains: 9 items for function, 2 items for overall impact, and 10 items for symptoms. The domain scores are calculated by summing the respective items and dividing by 3 (function domain), 1 (impact domain), and 2 (symptoms domain), and range from 0-30, 0-20, and 0-50, respectively. The total score is calculated by summing the domain scores, resulting in a range of 0 to 100; the higher the score, the greater the impact of fibromyalgia. |
| Fibromyalgia knowledge | Day 1 | This 20-question questionnaire was developed by researchers and contains statements to be answered as true or false, based on scientific studies; the statements were categorized into: general aspects of fibromyalgia; general treatments; physical exercise; and self-care. The more correct answers a person gives, the greater their knowledge of the condition. |
| Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia | Day 1 | Responses are provided using a 4-point Likert scale (1: strongly disagree; 2: disagree; 3: agree; 4: strongly agree). The results are obtained by summing the scores and range from 0 to 52; the higher the score, the greater the perceived fear. |
| Barriers and characteristics associated to exercise | Day 1 | Twenty questions related to barriers, to which the volunteer must respond with "true" or "false" for each statement regarding the lack of physical activity in their daily life. 14 items to be rated on a 4-point Likert scale based on the degree of importance of characteristics associated with exercise (0: not important; 2: somewhat important; 3: important; 4: very important). |
Countries
Portugal
Outcome results
None listed