Case reportDevelopment and Preliminary Results of a Self-Administered Intervention for Individuals With Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Multiple Case Control Report
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Development of Manuals
The purpose of the present study was to develop and pilot test a four-week, self-administered, manual-based intervention and a matched placebo control manual for adults with FMS. The stress management treatment manual consisted of three self-administered components: a 20-minute written emotional disclosure exercise, cognitive-reappraisal skills, and a relaxation exercise. The placebo control manual was matched for time and attention and consisted of three parallel sets of self-administered
Conclusions
Because of the relative paucity of effective medical treatments for FMS, complementary psychosocial interventions (such as stress management) are promising. The goals of the present study were to examine the feasibility and efficacy of a four-week, self-administered, manual-based intervention and a matched placebo control manual for adults with FMS. In brief, the highly promising nature of this preliminary data suggests that self-administered, complementary interventions for FMS are both
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