Development of a Mobile Application to Promote Self-care in Patients With Fibromyalgia

Development of a Mobile Application to Promote Self-care in Patients With Fibromyalgia

The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy of a mobile application named ProFibro to promote self-care, and improve symptoms and health-related quality of life in Brazilian patients with fibromyalgia.

Inclusion Criteria:

• diagnosis of fibromyalgia, according to the 2010 American College of Rheumatology diagnostic criteria
• smartphone user
• complete primary education

Exclusion Criteria:

• being in physical therapy treatment for fibromyalgia or having been treated in the last 3 months
• diagnosis of other chronic pain conditions (neuropathies, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis or cancer)
• severe mental disorders (schizophrenia, psychosis, bipolar affective disorder, severe depression)
• moderate or severe intellectual disability
• hearing or visual impairment