The Impact of Fibromyalgia on Daily Women: A Contribution to Nursing Assistants

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the impact of fibromyalgia in daily and associated factors in women treated at the polyclinic in Paraná. Method: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted with individualized data for 52 women ≥ 50 years from the policlinic of the Curitiba of Paraná State, Brazil. Data were collected an online survey and the quality of life was assessed by one specific instrument, the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ). Verbal or written informed consent was obtained from all participants. Results: A total of 157 patients completed the survey. The average age was approximately 50 years (range 29 -77 years). The most frequent comorbidities were depression (61.5%) and (19%) arthrosis. Conclusion: The understanding of the commodities associated with fibromyalgia helps health professionals to reach the patient efficiently in their orientations about nursing care in women with fibromyalgia. Data AnalysisStatistical analyzes were performed using the software (Prism 6.0, Graph Pad Software Inc., La Jolla, Calif). We used descriptive statistics to summarize data demographics, and Common clinical presentation of fibromyalgia. The data were expressed in numbers and percentage. RESULTSA total of 157 women in treatment (52 women) completed the survey. The average age was approximately 50 years (range 29 -77 years) (Table 1).Depression (61.5%) and arthrosis (19%) were the most commonly reported by women, followed by hypertension problems, hypothyroidism, bursitis and diabetes (Table 2).

Impact of Fibromyalgia on Female Infertility

“…These periods are sometimes linked to stress and life events [9]. Fibromyalgia is accompanied by digestive disorders, in particular irritable bowel syndrome [10] [11], pelvic pain, genitourinary disorders, memory disorders, anxiety and depression [12] [13] and arthrosis [13]. These different co-morbidities most often seem to be consecutive to fibromyalgia [14].…”

“…The average age of onset is around 25 to 40 years old. Women between 40 and 50 years old (between pre-menopause and menopause) are most affected by fibromyalgia [13] [17]. However, some young people, adults, adolescents or children may have fibromyalgia [14].…”