Efficacy of Fibromyalgia Treatment Using an Online Combined Group Therapy Approach: Preliminary Results
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Fibromyalgia (FM) is a prevalent disease and often presents symptoms of anxiety and depression. The aim was to evaluate the effects of online combined group therapy (OCGT) in FM patients. Six patients with FM were included and prospectively treated and assessed. They were evaluated at pre-intervention and after 10 OCGT sessions that included music therapy, familiar constellation, relaxation therapy, guided imagery, and transpersonal psychotherapy. Interestingly, for FM patients, there was a statistically significant reduction between the VAS pain before and after OCGT [8 (range 5-10) versus 3 (0-7), p-value = 0.0013]. Similarly, the VAS well-being before and after therapy also showed a significant improvement [6 (0-10) versus 9.5 (7-10), p-value = 0.018]. Treatment with OCGT in patients with fibromyalgia seems promising, as it significantly reduces pain and improves well-being sensations.
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