Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive and irreversible degenerative joint disease characterized by marginal bone hypertrophy, erosion, and subchondral sclerosis in the articular cartilage.It has been determined that being of advanced age and joint involvement due to osteoarthritis are a risk factor for addiction in activities and this increases the individual's self-care ability and dependency in daily living activities.Older individuals with knee osteoarthritis may be at risk of falling.This study was planned to examine the relationship between activity-specific balance confidence and fear of falling, autonomy and social participation in individuals with knee osteoarthritis over 65 years of age.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive and irreversible degenerative joint disease characterized by marginal bone hypertrophy, erosion, and subchondral sclerosis in the articular cartilage.It has been determined that being of advanced age and joint involvement due to osteoarthritis are a risk factor for addiction in activities and this increases the individual's self-care ability and dependency in daily living activities.Older individuals with knee osteoarthritis may be at risk of falling.Considering the relationship between the concepts of osteoarthritis and old age with the common concepts of daily life activity problems, falling, loss of autonomy and affecting social participation; this study was planned to examine the relationship between activity-specific balance confidence and fear of falling, autonomy and social participation in individuals with knee osteoarthritis over 65 years of age.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
80
survey study
Özgü İnal
Edirne, Merkez, Turkey (Türkiye)
WOMAC, The Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale, Falls Efficacy Scale, The functional autonomy measurement system, Community Integration Questionnaire, Berg Balance Scale
The WOMAC index is a disease-specific, self-administered questionnaire developed to study patients with hip or knee OA. It consists of 24 questions, grouped into 3 subscales.Higher scores indicate more or worse symptoms, maximal limitations, and poor health.
Time frame: 1 year
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