Higher Perceived Stress Scale scores are associated with higher pain intensity and pain interference levels in older adults.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To determine the prevalence of bodily pain measures (pain intensity and interference) in elderly people and their relationship with Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) scores.

Design

Cross-sectional.

Setting

Community.

Participants

A representative community sample of 578 individuals aged 70 and older (mean age 78.8, 63% female).

Measurements

The prevalence of pain intensity and pain interference and their relationship with PSS scores, demographic factors, past medical history, and neuropsychological testing scores were examined. Pain intensity and pain interference were measured using the Medical Outcomes Study 36-item Short-Form Survey bodily pain questions.

Results

Bivariate analysis for pain measures showed that PSS scores, neuropsychologi

SUBMITTER: White RS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4362541 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature