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September 15, 2024
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Perceived benefits and limitations of a psychoeducation program for patients with fibromyalgia: an interpretative phenomenological analysis

Publicated to:Frontiers In Psychology. 15 1422894- - 2024-08-14 15(), DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1422894

Authors: Di-Bonaventura, Silvia; Ferrer-Pena, Raul; Pardo-Montero, Joaquin; Fernandez-Carnero, Josue; La Touche, Roy

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Hosp La Paz Inst Hlth Res IdiPAZ, Madrid, Spain - Author
Inst Dolor Craneofacial & Neuromusculoesquelet IND, Madrid, Spain - Author
Rey Juan Carlos Univ, Dept Phys Therapy Occupat Therapy Rehabil & Phys M, Alcorcon, Spain - Author
Rey Juan Carlos Univ, Escuela Int Doctorado, Dept Phys Therapy Occupat Therapy Rehabil & Phys M, Alcorcon, Spain - Author
Rey Juan Carlos Univ, Fac Hlth Sci, Cognit Neurosci Pain & Rehabil Res Grp NECODOR, Madrid, Spain - Author
Univ Autonoma Madrid, Clin Educ Res Grp Rehabil Sci INDOCLIN, CSEU La Salle, Madrid, Spain - Author
Univ Autonoma Madrid, Ctr Super Estudios Univ La Salle, Mot Brains Res Grp, Madrid, Spain - Author
Univ Autonoma Madrid, Fac Hlth Sci, Dept Physiotherapy, CSEU La Salle, Madrid, Spain - Author
Univ Europea Madrid, Fac Sport Sci, Musculoskeletal Pain & Motor Control Res Grp, Villaviciosa De Odon, Spain - Author
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Abstract

Objective To analyze the perceived benefits and limitations of a pain psychoeducation program as a non-pharmacological treatment for patients with fibromyalgia.Methods An interpretative phenomenological analysis was applied to analyze the subjective experiences of 11 patients with fibromyalgia who participated in a pain psychoeducation program. This program includes educational sessions that address pain understanding, coping strategies, and relaxation techniques. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, transcribed, and analyzed using ATLAS.ti software.Results Patients reported significant improvements in cognitive-functional capacity and socio-emotional ability, including better disease understanding and management, emotional stability, and interpersonal relationships. Despite these benefits, they identified limitations in program individualization and insufficient coverage of certain topics, such as sexual health and legal aspects of disability. Enhanced self-management skills were evident, with observed shifts in disease perception and coping strategies.Conclusion The psychoeducation program was viewed positively, influencing functional, cognitive, and emotional enhancements. Nonetheless, the need for increased program personalization and expanded socio-economic support was noted. Future research should focus on the long-term impacts of psychoeducation and the feasibility of tailored interventions.

Keywords

AdultsBarriersCommitment therapyFacilitatorFibromyalgiaHealthInterpretative phenomenological analysiInterpretative phenomenological analysisInterventionMusculoskeletal painNon-pharmacological treatmentPain managementPain neuroscience educationPsychoeducationReporting qualitative researchSelf-management

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Frontiers In Psychology due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency WoS (JCR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2024 there are still no calculated indicators, but in 2023, it was in position 56/219, thus managing to position itself as a Q2 (Segundo Cuartil), in the category Psychology, Multidisciplinary. Notably, the journal is positioned en el Cuartil Q2 para la agencia Scopus (SJR) en la categoría Psychology (Miscellaneous).

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-07-04:

  • The use, from an academic perspective evidenced by the Altmetric agency indicator referring to aggregations made by the personal bibliographic manager Mendeley, gives us a total of: 31.
  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 31 (PlumX).

With a more dissemination-oriented intent and targeting more general audiences, we can observe other more global scores such as:

  • The Total Score from Altmetric: 6.15.
  • The number of mentions on the social network X (formerly Twitter): 10 (Altmetric).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.

Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (Di Bonaventura, Silvia) .

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