“Experiences, Perceptions, and Beliefs of Physiotherapists about Physiotherapeutic Management in Patients with Fibromyalgia: A Qualitative Study through Content Analysis of Interviews”

This dataset is associated with the dissertation by Monique Oliveira, titled “Experiences, Perceptions, and Beliefs of Physiotherapists on Pain and Physiotherapeutic Management in Patients with Fibromyalgia: A Qualitative Study Using Content Analysis of Interviews.” As part of this project, it includes the study “Physiotherapists' Perspectives on Exercise Prescription in Fibromyalgia: A Qualitative Study,” which focuses on exercise prescription by physiotherapists for patients with fibromyalgia.

The dataset contains interview transcripts, field notes, control spreadsheets, audio recordings, and other supporting materials used in the qualitative research. Data were collected to explore physiotherapists’ perspectives and practices in managing exercises for patients with fibromyalgia, enabling detailed analyses of strategies, challenges, and clinical experiences. The files are organized to facilitate replication and further research.