Knowledge about knee osteoarthritis among older adults: a qualitative study

Kamsan, Siti Salwana and Singh, Devinder Kaur Ajit and Tan, Maw Pin and Kumar, Saravana (2018) Knowledge about knee osteoarthritis among older adults: a qualitative study. In: Minggu Penyelidikan & Kolokium Siswazah Fakulti Sains Kesihatan, 17th - 21st December 2018, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kampus Kuala Lumpur. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is associated with ageing. 40% adults with KOA reported the management to be ineffective. Self-management has been recommended as one of the components for successful management of KOA. Knowledge about KOA is important to empower older adults for self-management. However, there is limited information regarding knowledge of KOA among older population. The aim of our study was to explore knowledge on KOA among older adults with KOA. Three FGDs were conducted. Three male and Thirteen female older adults with KOA involved in the FGDs. Four main themes emerged regarding knowledge about KOA. Knowledge about KOA varies between individuals, ranging from no knowledge to sufficient knowledge about KOA development, KOA consequences, and KOA management. Even though participants had been living with KOA for many years, there is a demand for further information about KOA.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Poster)
Additional Information:	6070/85629
Subjects:	R Medicine > RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology R Medicine > RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology > RM695 Physical medicine. Physical therapy
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences > Department of Physical Rehabilitation Sciences
Depositing User:	Dr Siti Salwana Kamsan
Date Deposited:	03 Dec 2020 22:51
Last Modified:	04 Dec 2020 00:08
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/85629

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