Abstract

This study sought to investigate the current literature on Fibromyalgia and determine which interventions have been shown effective in its treatment. Furthermore, this study sought to develop a manual for the treatment of fibromyalgia using the data obtained from the literature review. The interventions that were found to be effective include the following domains: exercise, family therapy, dual-diagnosis, occupational therapy, sleep hygiene, stress management, coping skills, cognitive behavioral therapy, traumatic stress, and treatment adherence. The literature supported a psychoeducational approach within a socially supportive environment as an effective strategy to convey these treatment interventions as well as encourage treatment adherence. The treatment manual consists of ten modules: Overview of Symptoms and Treatments, Exercise, Dual Diagnosis, Stress and Relaxation, Energy Reallocation, Managing Emotions, Sleep Hygiene, Managing Relationships, Emotional Trauma, and Aftercare Planning.

LLU Discipline

Psychology

Department

Psychology

School

School of Science and Technology

First Advisor

Kendal Boyd

Second Advisor

Emmanuel Katsaros

Third Advisor

Karen Lesniak

Degree Name

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

Degree Level

Psych.D.

Year Degree Awarded

2009

Date (Title Page)

9-2009

Language

English

Library of Congress/MESH Subject Headings

Fibromyalgia; Neuropsychology; Stress (Psychology); Stress management; Sleep disorders; Pain -- Physiological aspects; Emotions and cognition; Groups, Support; Exercise therapy; Fibromyalgia -- psychology; Fibromyalgia -- diagnosis; Fibromyalgia -- therapy; Central Nervous System -- physiopathology; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic -- psychology; Stress, Psychological; Pain -- physiopathology; Pain, Intractable; Sleep Disorders; Cognitive Therapy; Exercise Therapy -- methods; Relaxation Techniques; Social Support; Evaluation Studies.

Type

Doctoral Project

Page Count

vii; 68

Digital Format

PDF

Digital Publisher

Loma Linda University Libraries

Usage Rights

This title appears here courtesy of the author, who has granted Loma Linda University a limited, non-exclusive right to make this publication available to the public. The author retains all other copyrights.

Collection

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Collection Website

http://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/etd/

Repository

Loma Linda University. Del E. Webb Memorial Library. University Archives

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