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Background and Objectives
Fibromyalgia (FM) causes widespread chronic pain, stiffness, sleep issues, and fatigue. This study aimed to compare two recovery methods for improving sleep quality: a standard treatment in a hospital versus a relaxation therapy at home.
Materials and Methods
The study involved 60 adult patients diagnosed with FM. They were divided into two groups: one group received treatment at a recovery hospital, while the other group practiced relaxation techniques at home. Patients were assessed at the start and end of the treatment using two scales: the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).
Results
In the hospital group, there was a significant reduction in fatigue and improvement in sleep quality:
- Fatigue severity decreased significantly (p = 0.00, effect size = 0.77).
- Sleep quality improved (p = 0.00, effect size = 0.55).
In the home group, no significant change in fatigue was observed, but there was a slight improvement in sleep quality (p = 0.083, effect size = 0.09).
Conclusions
The findings suggest that a structured daily treatment in a clinical setting significantly enhances sleep quality and reduces fatigue compared to home relaxation methods.
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