Coping Strategies with Pain Among Older People

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Romania group: The questionnaire which was prepared by researchers will be performed by older adults from Romania. The sociodemographic characteristics are recorded to part A section of questionnaire. The pain assessment section is part B and evaluate pain localization, intensity, type, factors affecting the pain, coping and management strategies of pain. Health related outcomes will be evaluated with CDC (Center of Disease Control and Prevention) Health related Quality of Life-4 Questionnaire

Turkey Group: The questionnaire which was prepared by researchers will be performed by older adults from Turkey The sociodemographic characteristics are recorded to part A section of questionnaire. The pain assessment section is part B and evaluate pain localization, intensity, type, factors affecting the pain, coping and management strategies of pain. Health related outcomes will be evaluated with CDC (Center of Disease Control and Prevention) Health related Quality of Life-4 Questionnaire

Croatia Group: The questionnaire which was prepared by researchers will be performed by older adults from Croatia. The sociodemographic characteristics are recorded to part A section of questionnaire. The pain assessment section is part B and evaluate pain localization, intensity, type, factors affecting the pain, coping and management strategies of pain. Health related outcomes will be evaluated with CDC (Center of Disease Control and Prevention) Health related Quality of Life-4 Questionnaire

Study summary

Chronic musculoskeletal pain is common among older adults. This study aimed to identify and describe the characteristics of chronic musculoskeletal pain, pain management and coping strategies among older adults from Turkey, Croatia and Romania. The study also aimed to explore cultural differences in pain experience and management.

Methods:

337 older adults with chronic pain participate 100 from Turkey, 131 from Croatia and 106 from Romania. Semi-structured interviews will explore four main topics, including factors influencing pain, coping strategies, management strategies, and health-related quality of life.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• A semi-structure questionnaire — 1 week
  Four main themes were identified: (i) the factors affecting pain such as increasing and decreasing factors in ageing; (ii) the coping strategies with pain in ageing; (iii) the management strategies in ageing; (iv) the health related quality of life related pain in ageing
• Visuel analog scale — 1 week
  The VAS is a tool for measuring subjective experiences like pain, discomfort, or other sensations, commonly used with older adults in clinical settings. It helps assess pain intensity, especially in those with communication challenges due to cognitive decline or sensory impairment. VAS is useful for evaluating pain severity in conditions like osteoarthritis, neuropathy, post-surgical pain, and cancer-related pain In this study, participants will rate their pain on an 11-point scale, from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain imaginable). Scores were categorized as severe (7-10), moderate (4-6,9), mild (1-3,9), or no pain (0)

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