Fibromyalgia and its functional implications: the interference of stress in quality of life
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Functional Capacity, Fibromyalgia, Quality of LifeAbstract
Introduction: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic condition that causes widespread pain, impairs functionality, and is associated with factors such as stress and psychosocial changes. Objective: To investigate the impact of fibromyalgia on the functional capacity of patients treated at the Chronic Pain and Rheumatology outpatient clinics of a university hospital. Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study that included patients diagnosed with FM, to whom the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) and the Stress Perception Scale-10 (PSS-10) were applied to assess the participants’ functionality and stress. Results: It was found that the sample of 57 patients, predominantly women and aged between 51 and 65 years, revealed impaired functional capacity, with the impact of fibromyalgia being more severe in activities that required physical effort. Furthermore, stress was identified as a factor related to greater difficulty in daily activities, while pain intensity did not correlate significantly with functional capacity. Conclusion: Fibromyalgia compromises functional capacity, especially in physical activities, with stress exacerbating limitations in patients’ daily tasks.
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