Abstract
The purpose of this study is to determine the presence of a correlation between experiencing a traumatic life event and later developing Fibromyalgia. A traumatic event could include a variety of experiences from physical, sexual, or emotion abuse to physical or emotional trauma. The author administered a questionnaire revised from the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire Revised (FIQR) and the Widespread Pain Index and Symptom Severity Scale. From those questionnaires, the researcher learned that there is a strong correlation between experiencing a traumatic event and the development of Fibromyalgia. This study also supports prior research that indicates effective treatment methods of Fibromyalgia.
Semester/Year of Award
Spring 2017
Mentor
Rachael Hovermale
Mentor Professional Affiliation
Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing
Access Options
Restricted Access Thesis
Document Type
Bachelor Thesis
Degree Name
Honors Scholars
Degree Level
Bachelor's
Department
Nursing
Department Name when Degree Awarded
Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing
IRB Approval Number (if applicable)
000709
Recommended Citation
Gray, Samantha L., "Origins of Fibromyalgia" (2017). Honors Theses. 420.
https://encompass.eku.edu/honors_theses/420
