Strong evidence was found for interventions categorized for this review as  cognitive – behavioral interventions ; relaxation and stress management ; emotional disclosure ; physical activity ;  and  multidisciplinary interventions for improving daily living , pain , depressive symptoms , and fatigue .
There was limited to no evidence for self-management , and few interventions result ed in better sleep .
Although the evidence supports interventions within the scope of occupational therapy practice for people with fibromyalgia , few interventions were occupation based
This systematic review addresses the effectiveness of occupational therapy – related interventions for adults with fibromyalgia .
A pilot randomized controlled trial of the Yoga of Awareness program in the management of fibromyalgia
& NA ; A mounting body of literature recommends that treatment for fibromyalgia ( FM ) encompass medications , exercise and improvement of coping skills . However , there is a significant gap in determining an effective counterpart to pharmacotherapy that incorporates both exercise and coping . The aim of this r and omized controlled trial was to evaluate the effects of a comprehensive yoga intervention on FM symptoms and coping . A sample of 53 female FM patients were r and omized to the 8‐week Yoga of Awareness program ( gentle poses , meditation , breathing exercises , yoga‐based coping instructions , group discussion s ) or to wait‐listed st and ard care . Data were analyzed by intention to treat . At post‐treatment , women assigned to the yoga program showed significantly greater improvements on st and ardized measures of FM symptoms and functioning , including pain , fatigue , and mood , and in pain catastrophizing , acceptance , and other coping strategies . This pilot study provides promising support for the potential benefits of a yoga program for women with FM
Strong evidence was found for interventions categorized for this review as  cognitive – behavioral interventions ; relaxation and stress management ; emotional disclosure ; physical activity ;  and  multidisciplinary interventions for improving daily living , pain , depressive symptoms , and fatigue .
There was limited to no evidence for self-management , and few interventions result ed in better sleep .
Although the evidence supports interventions within the scope of occupational therapy practice for people with fibromyalgia , few interventions were occupation based
This systematic review addresses the effectiveness of occupational therapy – related interventions for adults with fibromyalgia .