THE PATH OF THERAPEUTIC WOMEN WITH FIBROMYALGIA SYNDROME WHO ATTEND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OF INTERDISCIPLINARY UNIVALI/ITAJAI

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a rheumatic disease difficult to interpret, which affects women, characterized by a framework of intense pain, psychiatric disorders, and sleep disorders. Because it is a syndrome unwieldy people traverse different paths in search of a specific diagnosis and to try to reduce the pain. OBJECTIVE: This study met the therapeutic itinerary of patients who attend the program of interdisciplinary care of SFM, identifying paths, difficulties in journey as much as the networks of care. METHODOLOGY: This was a descriptive qualitative study, conducted from semi-structured interview, with the target population women who attend the program of interdisciplinary UNIVALI who were willing to participate. The research methodology was based on the responses of the interviewees, the design of therapeutic measures and based on the model of Arthur Kleinman. RESULTS: We know that the therapeutic itinerary of FMS patients attending the Interdisciplinary assistance program, identifying that path traced by them. CONCLUSION: By knowing the therapeutic realize that each individual must be understood individually, because each presents a cultural context very striking. Thus knowing the patient's itinerary health professionals know as a whole and not just one aspect health / disease.