Effects of Fibromyalgia Education on Smart Phone Addiction, Pain, and Quality of Life

The study focuses on fibromyalgia, a condition characterized by chronic pain, fatigue, and associated issues like sleep disorders, depression, and anxiety. The investigators' goal is to detect smart phone addiction among fibromyalgia patients and assess potential decreases in pain and smart phone addiction after receiving fibromyalgia education. Participants will report their recent exercise and screen time for the past week. They will also complete the Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQR) to measure pain and physical function and the Smart Phone Addiction Scale-Short Version (SAS-SV) to assess smart phone use. Diaries will track daily exercise and screen time for 20 days. The intervention group will receive fibromyalgia education, covering an overview of fibromyalgia, coping strategies, and discussions on the impact of digital addictions. This education, delivered via Microsoft PowerPoint program presentation by a physician, aims to help patients. After 20 days, all participants will redo the FIQR and SAS-SV assessments, and diary data will be collected. This study examines how physician-provided fibromyalgia education affects pain levels, smart phone addiction, exercise and screen times. The results will deepen our understanding of how education can enhance the lives of fibromyalgia patients and aid in developing more effective strategies to manage pain and improve their quality of life.