Sleep Hygiene Education in Individuals With Fibromyalgia; Sleep Quality, Pain and Depression

Associate Professor Registered Nurse Doctor of Philosophy

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.

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.

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.