Clinical Research Directory
Browse clinical research sites, groups, and studies.
Coping Strategies with Pain Among Older People
Sponsor: Biruni University
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.
Official title: An Analysis of Factors Associated with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain, Pain Management Preferences, Coping Strategies and Health-related Quality of Life Among Older People: a Comparative Cross-Cultural Study of Turkey, Croatia and Romania
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - 85 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
336
Start Date
2024-12-10
Completion Date
2024-12-30
Last Updated
2024-12-20
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
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
Locations (1)
Biruni University
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)