Effect of Psychodrama on Fibromyalgia Patients’ Pain Levels, Quality of Life, and Skills of Expressing Emotions

Abstract

This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of psychodrama group psychotherapy on fibromyalgia patients and improve the physical and psycho-social well-being of patients by enabling them to develop awareness about the psychological origins of their pain, gain skills to express emotions, and externalize emotions. The study employed the experimental design without a control group. The participants consisted of nine female fibromyalgia participants who were able to continue their participation in the psychodrama sessions. The Personal Information Form, the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey, the Visual Analogue Scale, and the Emotional Expressivity Scale were administered to collect the study data, and non-parametric measurements were performed. As a result, according to the study findings, at the end of psychodrama group therapy, the pain of group members with fibromyalgia decreased, whereas their ability to express emotions and their general quality of life increased.