Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) on Pain and Stress Levels in Fibromyalgia (FMS)

"Investigation of the Effect of Self-Applied Emotional Liberation Technique on Pain and Stress Levels in Fibromyalgia Patients"

The main aim of the study was to investigate self-administered emotional to determine the effect of the freedom technique on pain and stress levels.

The sub-objectives of the study are as follows:

1. To determine the effect of self-administration of EFT on pain level.
2. To determine the effect of self-administered EFT on stress level.
3. To determine the effect of EFT self-administration on comfort level.

HYPOTHESES OF THE RESEARCH

H 1 : Between the pain levels of patients with and without self-administered EFT there is a difference.

H 2 : There is a difference between the stress levels of patients who apply EFT to themselves and those who do not. there is a difference.

H 3 : Comfort levels of patients with and without self-administered EFT there is a difference.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Clinical diagnosis of fibromyalgia
• Can speak and understand Turkish
• Have time and place orientation
• No psychiatric illness,
• No vision and hearing problems.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unstable medical condition
• Non-cooperative individuals