Physical function among older adults with knee pain: The role of pain coping skills

Rapp, Stéphen R.; Rejeski, W. Jack; Miller, Mike

doi:10.1002/1529-0131(200010)13:5<270::aid-anr5>3.0.co;2-a

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“…However, American Indians who chose to endure painful symptoms were significantly older (mean age ϭ 62.0 years) than persons who used pain control (mean age ϭ 55 years) or who ignored their pain (mean age ϭ 43 years, F[2,33] ϭ 3.50, P ϭ 0.042). Negative thoughts and catastrophizing, which have been associated with poor psychological outcomes (25)(26)(27) and greater physical disability (28), were generally absent in the narrative responses during indepth interviews with the current sample. These findings underscore the cultural value of embracing and adapting to present circumstances but highlight the subtlety that might be expected in communications related to pain.…”

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Arthritis beliefs and self‐care in an urban American Indian population

Kramer¹,

Harker²,

Wong³

2002

Arthritis & Rheumatism

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Objective. To describe beliefs and self-care strategies of American Indians with chronic arthritis joint pain. Method. In-depth interviews were conducted with a convenience sample of urban-dwelling American Indians (n ‫؍‬ 56) concerning self-care and beliefs about arthritis; objective measures of arthritis disease activity were obtained through standardized interview protocols. Results. Joint pain was not generally assumed to be arthritis nor directly related to aging. Belief that chronic pain affecting multiple joints was a serious and unexpected condition oriented American Indians' decisions to seek medical attention. However, verbal communications about pain may be subtle or under emphasized. Few coping strategies were used to control either chronic or episodic pain. Conclusions. Chronic arthritis pain may not be optimally managed in this population. Cultural assessment should recognize that American Indian patients may understate serious symptoms. Community educational interventions should target this population to enhance self-care, pain management, and communication of arthritis symptoms to physicians.

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Arthritis beliefs and self‐care in an urban American Indian population

Kramer¹,

Harker²,

Wong³

2002

Arthritis & Rheumatism

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“…Other studies of both elderly and young people have found an association between the use of the catastrophizing strategy and functional disability (Jensen, Turner & Romano, 2007;Turner, Jensen & Romano, 2000;Turner, Jensen, Warms & Cardenas, 2002;Rapp et al, 2000). Similar results have been found for the prayer strategy (Dozois, Dobson, Wong, Huges & Long, 1996;Lin & Ward, 1996;Rapp et al, 2000). For other coping strategies such as ignoring the pain and distracting oneself, results have been inconclusive.…”

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“…Also, it has been shown that some psychological factors are better predictors of one's adaptation to pain than the magnitude of the pathophysiological damage itself (Murphy, Dickens, Creed & Berstein, 1999;Rapp et al, 2000).…”

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“…One type of coping strategy that has been widely studied and whose importance to adapting to pain has been supported by numerous studies is: catastrophizing, which refers to the tendency to expect and exaggerate negative results in the presence or absence of nociceptor stimulation (Sullivan, Bishop & Pivik, 1995). Other studies of both elderly and young people have found an association between the use of the catastrophizing strategy and functional disability (Jensen, Turner & Romano, 2007;Turner, Jensen & Romano, 2000;Turner, Jensen, Warms & Cardenas, 2002;Rapp et al, 2000). Similar results have been found for the prayer strategy (Dozois, Dobson, Wong, Huges & Long, 1996;Lin & Ward, 1996;Rapp et al, 2000).…”

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Discrepancy between Radiographic Damage and Functional Disability in Elderly People with Osteoarthritis: The Role of Pain Coping Strategies

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Esta es la versión de autor del artículo publicado en: This is an author produced version of a paper published in: El acceso a la versión del editor puede requerir la suscripción del recurso Access to the published version may require subscriptionThe aim of this study is twofold. First, to assess the level of agreement between radiographic damage and functional disability in older people with osteoarthritis. And second, to assess the role of coping skills and sensory pain parameters as sources of disagreement between these variables. To achieve this objective we assess, in a sample of 104 older people with osteoarthritis, the following variables: functional capacity, radiographic damage, pain coping strategies, pain intensity, pain frequency and pain duration. The results show a non-linear relationship between radiographic damage and functional disability, modified by the levels of the two variables. There was maximum agreement between low levels of radiographic damage and of functional impairment, whilst agreement decreased for moderate and high levels of radiographic damage. Certain coping strategies may help to explain this disparity. Keywords osteoarthritis, elderly, chronic pain, coping strategies, radiographic damage, functional disability.El presente trabajo persigue un doble objetivo. Primero, evaluar el grado de concordancia entre el deterioro radiológico y el nivel de capacidad funcional en las personas mayores con artrosis. En segundo lugar, analizar las fuentes de disparidad de tal concordancia, para lo que se estudia el papel de los parámetros sensoriales del dolor y de las estrategias de afrontamiento ante el mismo. Para ello se evaluaron, en una muestra de 104 personas mayores con artrosis, la capacidad funcional, el grado de deterioro físico -afectación radiológica-, las estrategias de afrontamiento al dolor y los parámetros sensoriales del dolor de intensidad, frecuencia y duración. Los resultados mostraron que la relación entre el deterioro radiológico y funcional no varía linealmente, sino que depende de los niveles de ambas variables, existiendo una concordancia máxima entre niveles bajos de deterioro funcional y de deterioro radiológico, mientras que disminuye para niveles moderados o elevados de deterioro radiológico. Ciertas estrategias cognitivas y conductuales de afrontamiento evaluadas parecen ayudar a explicar tal disparidad.Palabras clave : artrosis, vejez, dolor crónico, estrategias de afrontamiento, deterioro radiológico, discapacidad funcional.

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“…Several studies have reported that patients with chronic knee OA who have a positive pain coping attitude exhibit higher functional levels and less pain complaints. 48,49,78 …”

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Rehabilitation of Articular Lesions in the Athlete's Knee

Wilk

Briem²,

Reinold³

et al. 2006

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther

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Articular cartilage lesions of the knee joint are common in patients of varying ages. Some articular cartilage lesions are focal lesions located on one aspect of the tibiofemoral or patellofemoral joint. Other lesions can be extremely large or involve multiple compartments of the knee joint and these are often referred to as osteoarthritis. There are numerous potential causes for the development of articular cartilage lesions: joint injury (trauma), biomechanics, genetics, activities, and biochemistry. Numerous factors also contribute to symptomatic episodes resulting from lesions to the articular cartilage: activities (sports and work), joint alignment, joint laxity, muscular weakness, genetics, dietary intake, and body mass index. Athletes appear to be more susceptible to developing articular cartilage lesions than other individuals. This is especially true with specific sports and subsequent to specific types of knee injuries. Injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament and/or menisci may increase the risk of developing an articular cartilage lesion. The treatment for an athletic patient with articular cartilage lesions is often difficult and met with limited success. In this article we will discuss several types of knee articular cartilage injuries such as focal lesions, advanced full-thickness lesions, and bone bruises. We will also discuss the risk factors for developing full-thickness articular cartilage lesions and osteoarthritis, and describe the clinical evaluation and nonoperative treatment strategies for these types of lesions in athletes.

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Physical function among older adults with knee pain: The role of pain coping skills

Cited by 58 publications

References 30 publications

Arthritis beliefs and self‐care in an urban American Indian population

Arthritis beliefs and self‐care in an urban American Indian population

Discrepancy between Radiographic Damage and Functional Disability in Elderly People with Osteoarthritis: The Role of Pain Coping Strategies

Rehabilitation of Articular Lesions in the Athlete's Knee

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