@article{article_1721497, title={The Impact of Pain Intensity and Sleep Quality on Quality of Life in Patients with Osteoporosis}, journal={Journal of Innovative Healthcare Practices}, volume={6}, pages={9–100}, year={2025}, DOI={10.58770/joinihp.1721497}, author={Kablanoğlu, Serkan and Shadman, Sahar and Sade, Ilgın and Çekmece, Çiğdem}, keywords={osteoporoz, uyku kalitesi, ağrı, yaşam kalitesi}, abstract={Osteoporosis (OP) is a progressive metabolic bone disease characterized by decreased bone density, impaired bone microarchitecture, and increased fracture risk. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between pain intensity, sleep quality, and quality of life in postmenopausal women diagnosed with osteoporosis. A total of 38 postmenopausal women with osteoporosis were included in the study. Bone Mineral Density (BMD) and T-scores of the lumbar vertebrae (L1–L4), femoral neck, and total femur were measured using the DEXA method. Demographic data such as age, educational status, and marital status, as well as clinical history, were recorded. Quality of life was assessed using the QUALEFFO-41 questionnaire, sleep quality using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and pain intensity using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The mean age of participants was 59.13 ± 10.24 years. Poor sleep quality (PSQI ≥ 5) was observed in 22 participants, while good sleep quality (PSQI < 5) was found in 16 participants. A significant negative correlation was identified between PSQI score and the Mood subscale of QUALEFFO-41 (r = -0.411, p = 0.010). Significant positive correlations were found between VAS score and the Pain (r = 0.688, p < 0.001) and Physical Activity (r = 0.343, p = 0.035) subscales of QUALEFFO-41. In postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, both pain and poor sleep quality negatively affect quality of life. Considering these factors in clinical management may improve treatment outcomes and patient well-being.}, number={2}, publisher={Sakarya Uygulamalı Bilimler Üniversitesi}