Publications by authors named "Andrea Lizama-Lefno"
The multicomponent intervention FIBROWALK integrates pain science education (PSE), therapeutic exercise, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness training for treating fibromyalgia (FM). This study investigated the effects of the FIBROWALK in online (FIBRO-On) and outdoor (FIBRO-Out) formats compared to treatment-as-usual (TAU) on core clinical variables along with serum immune-inflammatory biomarkers and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). Furthermore, the predictive value of these biomarkers on clinical response to FIBROWALK was also evaluated.
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- Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic condition affecting about 1.78% of the population, predominantly women, leading to pain, fatigue, and mental health issues that significantly reduce quality of life.
- This study analyzed the effects of drug use on mental health in female fibromyalgia patients, using a large sample and logistic regression to assess the impacts of various medications on cognitive and mental health symptoms.
- Results showed that commonly used medications like benzodiazepines and SSRIs are often ineffective or even harmful, highlighting the need for better pharmacological management in fibromyalgia treatment.*