Compreensibilidade e acionabilidade do conteúdo presente nos sites sobre pilates para pacientes com fibromialgia

Abstract

Introduction: Fibromyalgia is a chronic and diffuse pain syndrome, often accompanied by fatigue, sleep disorders and depressive symptoms. The Pilates method has stood out as an effective non-pharmacological approach, promoting improvement in pain and quality of life. At the same time, patients are increasingly turning to the internet for health information, although much of the online content is poorly understood and has little practical applicability. Objective: To analyze the comprehensibility and actionability of the content present on websites that present the Pilates method as a therapeutic approach for individuals with fibromyalgia. Methods: Cross-sectional observational study, conducted based on the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) guidelines. The websites were selected through searches on Google and Bing, using the terms “Fibromyalgia” and “Pilates”, and to analyze the content present on the websites, a Patient Education Materials Assessment (PEMAT) questionnaire was used. Results: Forty websites were analyzed. The overall average comprehensibility score was 63%, and the average actionability score was 37%. Only 25% of the websites demonstrated high clarity. Regarding actionability, only 12.5% exceeded 70%, revealing a low capacity to guide practical actions.Conclusion: The online content presented unsatisfactory comprehensibility and actionability, indicating a low capacity of the websites to guide practical actions related to the management of fibromyalgia through Pilates. There is a need to improve the language and structure of online information, making it more accessible, safe, and effective for the general public and patients with fibromyalgia.