Psychosomatic Assessment and Intervention in Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a widespread musculoskeletal pain syndrome. It is characterized by physical manifestations which are also the expression of a psychological distress as well as specific illness attitudes and behaviors. Indeed, it is considered a psychosomatic disorder. In this framework, we hypothesize the clinical utility of a psychosomatic assessment guided by rheumatologists and clinical psychologists (Study 1) and the utility of an integrated multidisciplinary psychosomatic intervention based on cognitive restructuring/psychoeducation followed by museum therapy (Study 2). For Study 1 a cross-sectional observation study will be implemented, for Study 2 a randomized controlled trial will be applied.
• able and interested in participating to the research, as proved by signed Informed consent;
• a diagnosis of FM according to the Italian Society for Rheumatology clinical practice guidelines (Ariani et al., 2021)
• age higher than 18 years