Coping Strategies with Pain Among Older People

NCT06744634 | Active Not Recruiting DMC

• 2 other identifiers: Coping strategiesBiruni U
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 336
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Chronic musculoskeletal pain is common among older adults. This study aimed to identify and describe the characteristics of chronic musculoskeletal pain, pain management and coping strategies among older adults from Turkey, Croatia and Romania. The study also aimed to explore cultural differences in pain experience and management. Methods: 337 older adults with chronic pain participate 100 from Turkey, 131 from Croatia and 106 from Romania. Semi-structured interviews will explore four main topics, including factors influencing pain, coping strategies, management strategies, and health-related quality of life.

Conditions

Pain

Keywords

Aged; Coping Strategy; Health-Related Quality of Life

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• A semi-structure questionnaire

  Four main themes were identified: (i) the factors affecting pain such as increasing and decreasing factors in ageing; (ii) the coping strategies with pain in ageing; (iii) the management strategies in ageing; (iv) the health related quality of life related pain in ageing

  1 week

• Visuel analog scale

  The VAS is a tool for measuring subjective experiences like pain, discomfort, or other sensations, commonly used with older adults in clinical settings. It helps assess pain intensity, especially in those with communication challenges due to cognitive decline or sensory impairment. VAS is useful for evaluating pain severity in conditions like osteoarthritis, neuropathy, post-surgical pain, and cancer-related pain In this study, participants will rate their pain on an 11-point scale, from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain imaginable). Scores were categorized as severe (7-10), moderate (4-6,9), mild (1-3,9), or no pain (0)

  1 week

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• CDC Health related Quality of Life-4

  1 week

Study Arms (3)

Romania Group

The structured questionnaire was performed by older adults from Romania

Other: Romania group

Turkey Group

The structured questionnaire was performed by older adults from Turkey

Other: Turkey Group

Croatia Group

The structured questionnaire was performed by older adults from Croatia

Other: Croatia Group

Interventions

Romania group OTHER

The questionnaire which was prepared by researchers will be performed by older adults from Romania. The sociodemographic characteristics are recorded to part A section of questionnaire. The pain assessment section is part B and evaluate pain localization, intensity, type, factors affecting the pain, coping and management strategies of pain. Health related outcomes will be evaluated with CDC (Center of Disease Control and Prevention) Health related Quality of Life-4 Questionnaire

Romania Group

Turkey Group OTHER

The questionnaire which was prepared by researchers will be performed by older adults from Turkey The sociodemographic characteristics are recorded to part A section of questionnaire. The pain assessment section is part B and evaluate pain localization, intensity, type, factors affecting the pain, coping and management strategies of pain. Health related outcomes will be evaluated with CDC (Center of Disease Control and Prevention) Health related Quality of Life-4 Questionnaire

Turkey Group

Croatia Group OTHER

The questionnaire which was prepared by researchers will be performed by older adults from Croatia. The sociodemographic characteristics are recorded to part A section of questionnaire. The pain assessment section is part B and evaluate pain localization, intensity, type, factors affecting the pain, coping and management strategies of pain. Health related outcomes will be evaluated with CDC (Center of Disease Control and Prevention) Health related Quality of Life-4 Questionnaire

Croatia Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years - 85 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Geriatrics

You may qualify if:

• women and men aged between 65-85 years
• living in their own homes or in a nursing home
• older adults with chronic pain for at least 6 months,
• independent in activities of daily living, and independent in walking (with or without assistive walking devices).

You may not qualify if:

• Elderly adults with communication problems

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Biruni University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Biruni University

Istanbul, Istanbul, 34010, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Target Duration: 1 Day
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assis. Dr.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 11, 2024
• First Posted: December 20, 2024
• Study Start: December 10, 2024
• Primary Completion: December 20, 2024
• Study Completion: December 30, 2024
• Last Updated: December 20, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-12

Locations

TU (1)