Experiences of Health-Promoting Activities among Individuals with Knee Pain: The Halland Osteoarthritis Cohort.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
; 19(17)2022 Aug 24.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2023685
ABSTRACT
Knee pain is an early sign of knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and a risk factor for chronic widespread pain (CWP). Early prevention is vital, and more research is needed to understand health-promoting activities for individuals with knee pain from a patient perspective. This study aimed to explore how individuals with knee pain experienced health-promoting activities. Explorative qualitative design with inductive approach was applied to explore the experiences of 22 individuals (13 women, 9 men; median age 52). Semi-structured interviews were conducted and analysed using latent qualitative content analysis. The results revealed health-promoting activities in individuals with knee pain and were interpreted in the overall theme, striving for balance in everyday life. Two categories explored the content in health-promoting activities (1) Caring for the body-being physically active, having a healthy diet, and utilising support; and (2) Managing life stressors-allowing for recovery, promoting vitality, and safeguarding healthy relationships. In conclusion, individuals with knee pain described various health-promoting activities. They strived for balance in everyday life by caring for the body and managing life stressors. We suggest that a broader approach to everyday life can be helpful in treatment plans and health promotion to manage and prevent KOA and CWP, while striving for a healthy lifestyle.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Osteoarthritis, Knee
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Chronic Pain
Type of study:
Cohort study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
English
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Ijerph191710529
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