Kvinnors upplevelser av fibromyalgi
Year: 2006
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Fibromyalgia is a musculoskeletal syndrome and a long-term illness. The aim of this study was to describe women’s experiences of fibromyalgia. Analysing seven qualitative articles resulted in six categories. The categories were widespread pain invading the whole body, sleeplessness and fatigue, problems with concentration and depression, not being understood, changed relationships, receiving diagnosis means relief and acceptance. The result gave a picture of women’s experiences of living with fibromyalgia. Nurses in the health care system can help women with fibromyalgia by believing them and giving them support and education. Learning more about the illness provides nurses with knowledge that can be used in nursing interventions, in order to give women with fibromyalgia the best relieving treatment.
Authors: Johanna Johansson, Maria Larsson
Language: Norwegian
Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2186899889