Pain and autonomy level of the elderly with knee osteoarthritis in Central Anatolia
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Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the pain and autonomy levels of the elderly with knee osteoarthritis.
Materials and Methods: The descriptive study was conducted with 147 patients who consulted the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation-Orthopedics Clinic of a Research and Application Hospital in a city center The data were obtained by using information form, visual analog scale and functional autonomy measurement system.
Results: A significant, moderate negative relationship was observed between the age variable, the sub-dimension of the scale and the Functional Autonomy Measurement System. When the autonomy level of the patients with knee osteoarthritis was evaluated, it was seen that the participants in the 65-74 age group had 1.28 times better autonomy levels compared to those in the 75 and above age group. The study revealed a significant, weak negative relationship between the duration of the illness and daily activities, mental functions and functional autonomy measurement system score averages.
Conclusion: It was found that the elderly with knee osteoarthritis have lower levels of autonomy and being single, low education level, advanced age, and increased duration of illness affecting the level of autonomy.
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