Exploring the Relationship of Pain, Balance, Gait Function, and Quality of Life in Older Adults with Hip and Knee Pain
PAIN MANAGEMENT NURSING, vol.22, no.4, pp.503-508, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 22 Issue: 4
- Publication Date: 2021
- Doi Number: 10.1016/j.pmn.2020.12.011
- Journal Name: PAIN MANAGEMENT NURSING
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, ASSIA, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Psycinfo
- Page Numbers: pp.503-508
- Anadolu University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background: Musculoskeletal pain is a common problem in older adults and can result in disability and suffering. Uncontrolled pain leads to diminished quality of life (QoL) and places a great financial burden on the healthcare system.