Associate Professor Registered Nurse Doctor of Philosophy
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Fibromyalgia
- Sponsor
- Cumhuriyet University
- Enrollment
- 70
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 2 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Objective: This semi-experimental study was conducted to determine the effect of sleep hygiene education on sleep quality, pain, and depression in individuals with fibromyalgia.
Patients and methods: A sample of 70 individuals with fibromyalgia (35 experimental, 35 control) were included in the study. Data was collected using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, the Visual Analog Scale, and the Beck Depression Inventory.
Detailed Description
Objective: This semi-experimental study was conducted to determine the effect of sleep hygiene education on sleep quality, pain, and depression in individuals with fibromyalgia. Background: Sleep problems, pain, and depression are common health issues in individuals with fibromyalgia. However, studies on sleep hygiene education to address these problems are limited in the literature. Methods: A sample of 70 individuals with fibromyalgia (35 experimental, 35 control) were included in the study. Data was collected using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, the Visual Analog Scale, and the Beck Depression Inventory.
Investigators
Tülay Kars Fertelli
Assoc. Prof
Cumhuriyet University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •The inclusion criteria for the study were as follows:
- •Being 18 years of age or older,
- •Having a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia (FM) for at least 3 months,
- •Being reachable,
- •Agreeing to participate in the study,
- •Not receiving treatment for depression,
- •Not having received similar education on sleep hygiene,
- •Having a VAS pain score \>3,
- •Having a PSQI score \>5.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Additionally, the exclusion criteria for the study were as follows:
- •Having a diagnosis of FM for less than 3 months,
- •Using sleep medication,
- •Having chronic illnesses that could interfere with sleep such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or asthma,
- •Working on night shifts.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).
Time Frame: 1 month
The PSQI evaluates the quality of sleep in the last month. It consists of 19 items and 7 components. Each item is evaluated on a 0-3 point scale, and the sum of scores from seven components gives the total PSQI score. The total score ranges from 0 to 21. A high total score indicates poor sleep quality. A total PSQI score of ≤5 indicates "good sleep," while a score of \>5 indicates "poor sleep." The Cronbach's alpha value of the scale is 0.80. In this study, the Cronbach's alpha was found to be 0.83.
Beck Depression Inventory (BDI).
Time Frame: 1 month
The scale consists of a total of 21 items. The highest possible total score is 63. A high total score indicates a higher level of depression. The severity of depression is categorized as follows: 0-9 = minimal, 10-16 = mild, 17-29 = moderate, and 30-63 = severe depression. The internal consistency coefficient of the scale is 0.86. In this study, the Cronbach's alpha was found to be 0.83.
Demographic Information Form (DIF).
Time Frame: 1 month
This form was prepared by the researcher based on the literature and consists of 10 questions about the FM patients' sociodemographic and disease characteristics (age, gender, educational status, etc.).
Visual Analog Scale (VAS).
Time Frame: 1 month
The VAS is a valid and reliable scale to measure the intensity of chronic pain. It is rated from "0 = no pain" to "10 = worst possible pain". The intervals for pain intensity are \<3 for mild pain, 3-6 for moderate pain, and \>6 for severe pain. The Cronbach's alpha value of the scale is 0.97. In this study, the Cronbach's alpha was found to be 0.92.