NURSING IN THE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH FIBROMYALGIA

Abstract

Introduction: Fibromyalgia is a syndrome characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and psychosocial manifestations that compromise quality of life. In this context, nursing plays an essential role in providing comprehensive and humanized care. Objective: To analyze the main contributions of nursing to the treatment of patients with fibromyalgia. Methodology: This is a descriptive, qualitative study based on a narrative literature review conducted using the SciELO, PubMed, Virtual Health Library (VHL), and Google Scholar databases. The descriptors fibromyalgia, nursing, quality of life, integrative practices, and pain management were combined using Boolean operators. Ten articles were selected and organized into four categories: welcoming, active listening, and recognition of the disease; systematic pain assessment; health education and self-care; and Integrative and Complementary Health Practices. Results: Nursing contributes to patient welcoming, health education, pain management, and the promotion of self-care. Practices such as acupuncture, meditation, tai chi, aromatherapy, and osteopathy may help relieve pain and improve well-being and quality of life. Final Considerations: Nursing care combined with integrative practices promotes individualized, humanized, and comprehensive care, improving the quality of life of people living with fibromyalgia.