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Meta-Cognitive Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Fibromyalgia Symptoms

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Researchers at Semnan University have conducted an investigation into the effectiveness of meta-cognitive therapy in reducing cognitive-attentional syndrome, catastrophizing, and pain intensity in women with fibromyalgia. The study utilized a pre-test-post-test design with a control group and involved 42 patients who were randomly assigned to either the experimental or control group. The researchers employed various statistical methods to analyze the data and determine the efficacy of meta-cognitive therapy in treating the identified symptoms. The results suggest that meta-cognitive therapy may be a valuable tool in managing fibromyalgia symptoms.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of meta-cognitive therapy in reducing cognitive-attentional syndrome, catastrophizing, and pain intensity in women with fibromyalgia.
  • The research involved 42 patients who were randomly assigned to either the experimental or control group.
  • The participants were evaluated using the Cognitive Attention Syndrome Scale (CAS-1), Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS), and Pain Intensity Scale Questionnaire (SCPQ).
  • The researchers used descriptive and inferential statistics, including the Shapiro-Wilk Test and Levene's Test, to analyze the data.
  • Multivariate Analysis of Covariance (MANCOVA) and Univariate Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) tests were used to examine the research hypothesis.
  • The results showed that meta-cognitive therapy significantly reduced cognitive-attentional syndrome, catastrophizing, and pain intensity in women with fibromyalgia.

Statistics:

  • 42 patients were selected from the statistical population of the study.
  • The researchers used SPSS-26 to analyze the data.
  • The mean and standard deviation were employed at the descriptive level.
  • The Shapiro-Wilk Test was implemented to evaluate the normality of the variable distribution at the inferential level, with significant results.
  • Levene's Test was used to evaluate the homogeneity of variances, with significant results.
  • The MANCOVA test showed significant results in reducing cognitive-attentional syndrome, catastrophizing, and pain intensity in women with fibromyalgia.
  • The ANCOVA test also showed significant results in reducing cognitive-attentional syndrome, catastrophizing, and pain intensity in women with fibromyalgia.

Sources:

  • pzhwhsh hay karbrdy rwanshnakhty, 2025,16(3):197-212, published by University of Tehran.
  • doi-org.sdpl.idm.oclc.org/10.22059/japr.2025.354309.644521.

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