Publication: Level of Pain and Physical Function in Patient with Chronic Knee Pain Visiting Dhulikhel Hospital
Date
2021
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Publisher
Kathmandu University
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Background
Chronic knee pain is a common and major health problem in ageing population which
is also associated with high levels of disability. So early detection and treatment of
pain related functional limitation is likely to have major influence on healthy ageing.
Objective
To quantify the level of pain and physical function in patient with chronic knee pain.
Method
Preliminary screening of population with chronic knee pain was taken and cross
sectional descriptive study was done. Questionnaire with inclusion criteria was
fulfilled with administration of Nepali version of Numerical Pain Rating Scale and
Nepali version of Patient Specific Functional Scale on interview as well as self-report
basis. Data was collected, recorded and analyzed using Statistical Package for the
Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23.
Result
Chronic knee pain was found in 75.6% of female with the average pain level found
to be 5 in Nepali version of Numerical pain rating scale. Sitting function was found to
be affected in 82.1% of population with mean score of 2 in Nepali version of Patient
specific functional Scale. Similarly 80.8% reported going downstairs to be difficult
due to knee pain.
Conclusion
Pain and functional disability are the principle findings in patient with chronic knee
pain for which they seek medical treatment. So the treatments should target on
functional task with effective strategy to address disability. Focus on function is
important for the development of optimal rehabilitation programs in patients with
chronic knee pain.
KEY WORDS
Assessment, Knee, Osteoarthritis, Pain measurements, Patient outcomes
Description
Kandel B, Badal S
Department of Physiotherapy
Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital,
Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences,
Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal
Keywords
Assessment, Knee, Osteoarthritis, Pain measurements, Patient outcomes