A psychoeducational intervention is a treatment for fibromyalgia syndrome

摘要

Although the mechanisms underlying fibromyalgia are not yet clear, many attempts have been made to implement pharmacological therapy and help patients manage its psychological and physical symptoms. Recent evidence has shown that an interdisciplinary multidimensional approach encompassing psychological factors, emotion regulation strategies and education on illness is more effective in improving quality of life, both in the short- and long-term, than usual treatments alone. The purpose of this review is to provide an updated overview of the available literature regarding the role of psychoeducation on fibromyalgia symptoms and health outcomes.