Investigation of coping methods and perceived benefits of individuals with chronic musculoskeletal pain

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study is to examine the coping methods of individuals with chronic pain due to musculoskeletal problems and the perceived usefulness of the method they apply in the treatment of their pain, according to the region, severity and duration of pain. Methods: Individuals aged 18-65 years with complaints of musculoskeletal pain for more than three months were included in the study. Individuals with neurologic problems and chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and respiratory system were excluded. Pain assessment was performed by questioning information such as the site of pain, duration, frequency, intensity and duration of pain. The methods used to reduce pain and the effect of these methods on pain were questioned. Results: A total of 101 individuals (52 women and 49 men) with a mean age of 42.11±11.49 years participated in the study. When the coping strategies of the individuals were examined, it was seen that the majority (85.1%) preferred the use of medication. This was followed by massage (62.4%), heat application (60.4%) and exercise (58.4%). Discussion: As a result of the study, it was determined that the approaches to cope with pain of individuals with chronic musculoskeletal pain consisted largely of physiotherapy and rehabilitation modalities and that they benefited greatly from these modalities. It would be useful to raise awareness of individuals about the correct application methods in the fight against pain in relation to agents that physiotherapy is scientifically dominant, such as massage, hot-cold agents, breathing techniques.

Keywords

• musculoskeletal pain
• coping skills
• physical therapy modalities

Kronik kas-iskelet ağrısı olan bireylerin başa çıkma yöntemleri ve algılanan faydalarının araştırılması

Abstract

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, kas-iskelet sistemi sorunlarına bağlı kronik ağrı şikayeti olan bireylerin başa çıkma yöntemlerini ve ağrılarının tedavisinde uyguladıkları yöntemin algılanan yararlılığını, ağrının bölgesine, şiddetine ve süresine göre incelemektir. Yöntem: Çalışmaya üç aydan uzun süredir kas iskelet sistemine ait ağrı şikayeti olan 18-65 yaş bireyler dahil edildi. Nörolojik problemi bulunan ve hipertansiyon, diabet, solunum sistemi gibi sistemlere ait kronik hastalığı bulunan bireyler çalışma dışında bırakıldı. Ağrı değerlendirmesi; ağrı bölgesi, ağrının süresi, sıklığı, şiddeti ve ne kadar zamandır devam ettiği gibi bilgiler sorgulanarak yapıldı. Ağrıyı azaltmak için kullandığı yöntemler ve bu yöntemlerin ağrı üzerinde ne derecede etkisi sorgulandı. Sonuçlar: Çalışmaya yaş ortalaması 42.11±11.49 yıl olan 52 kadın, 49 erkek olmak üzere 101 olan 101 birey katıldı. Bireylerin ağrı ile başa çıkma stratejileri incelendiğinde büyük çoğunluğunun (%85.1) ilaç kullanımını tercih ettiği görüldü. Bunun masajın (%62.4), sıcak uygulamanın (%60.4) ve egzersizin (%58.4) takip ettiği belirlendi. Tartışma: Çalışmanın sonucunda, kas siskelet sistemine ait kronik ağrıya sahip bireylerin ağrı ile başa çıkma yaklaşımların büyük oranda fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyon modalitelerinden oluştuğunu ve bu modalitelerden büyük oranda fayda gördükleri belirlendi. Masaj, sıcak-soğuk ajanlar, nefes teknikleri gibi fizyoterapinin bilimsel anlamda hakim olduğu ajanlar ile ilgili olarak, ağrı ile mücadelede doğru uygulama yöntemleri hakkında bireylerin bilinçlendirilmesinin sağlanması ve yaygınlaştırılması yararlı olacaktır.

Keywords

• kas iskelet sistemi ağrısı
• başa çıkma becerileri
• fizyoterapi modaliteleri

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