RELAXATION TECHNIQUES AS A THERAPEUTIC RESOURCE FOR FEDERAL UNIVERSITY FIBROMYALGIA CARRIERS
fibromyalgia, relaxation techniques, health promotion; quality of life
Fibromyalgia is considered a syndrome of unknown etiology, its main characteristic is chronic generalized pain, as well as several symptoms such as sleep and psychic disorders, generalized fatigue, which may progress to depression. Among the recommended non-pharmacological treatments are relaxation techniques. These have several benefits for the body, besides promoting the restoration of organic functions and serving as a therapeutic instrument that assists in the integrative process between mind and body. This study will aim to implement and institutionalize relaxation techniques as a therapeutic resource for UFRN servers diagnosed with fibromyalgia. This is an exploratory and descriptive case study with a qualitative approach. The research will be developed from the use of two instruments: semi-structured interview and / or focus group. The research participants will be the UFRN servers diagnosed with fibromyalgia and who agree to participate in the research. The data will be analyzed through content analysis proposed by Minayo. The aim is to create a Permanent Therapeutic Relaxation Group for Fibromyalgia Federal Servants in the Servant Health Care Directorate (DAS), thus being one of the permanent health promotion projects within the UFRN, with which minimize the negative impacts and damages that fibromyalgia brings to people and consequently improve the quality of life, promoting health and well-being.