EFFECT OF CHRONIC PAIN ON ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING AMONG ELDERLY AT THEIR HOMES

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1 Community Health Nursing and Gerontological Nursing in Faculty of Nursing at Zagazig University

2 Head nurse in cardiology care unit in Diarb Negm central hospital

3 Community Health Nursing in Faculty of Nursing at Zagazig University.

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Back ground: Chronic pain is a global public health concern because of its high prevalence, high economic costs, and negative impact on the quality of life of individuals and their families. The aim of this study was to evaluate effect of chronic pain on activities of daily living among elderly at their homes. Design: A descriptive design was utilized. Setting: The study was conducted at Kafr El-Genady Village, Diarb Negm District, Sharkia Governorate. Sample: A stratified random sampling technique of 352 elderly suffering from chronic pain. Tools: Ӏ- An interview questionnaire sheet consisted of three parts (personal characteristics-pain assessment and assessment of the impact of pain on elderly life). ӀӀ- Assess effect of chronic pain on Daily Living Activities. Results:. Revealed that there were statistically significant relations between elderly' independence in DLAs and all the aspects of impact of pain (p < 0.001). Conclusion: The elderly suffering from chronic pain in the study settings have a high prevalence of chronic diseases. The pain has high impact on their life and most of them are partially or totally dependent in the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Recommendation: More efforts from gerontology and community health nurses in carrying out their educational roles through individual and group sessions for elderly to improve their knowledge of the chronic pain.

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Mansoura Nursing Journal
Volume 5, Issue 1
January 2018
Pages 131-143

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