Associations among quality of life, activities, and participation in elderly residents with joint contractures in long-term care facilities: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Joint contractures and degenerative osteoarthritis are the most common joint diseases in the elderly population, can lead to limited mobility in elderly individuals, can exacerbate symptoms such as pain, stiffness, and disability, and can interfere with social participation and quality of life, thus affecting mental health. However, relevant studies on this topic are very limited. This study describes the associations of joint contracture categories and sites in elderly residents in long-term care facilities with their quality of life, activities, and participation.

Methods

Elderly individuals with joint contractures who were residents in long-term care facilities were recruited. The World Health Organization (WHO) Quality of Life and the WHO Disability Assessment

SUBMITTER: Chen YC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8917858 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature