Journal of Riphah College of Rehabilitation Sciences
Assessing the Impact of Knee Osteoarthritis on Elderly Women’s Daily Activities in Peshawar, Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study
By Manzoor, Nayesha Jamil, Arif Shah and 1 others.
Abstract
Background
Osteoarthritis is the most common source of pain in aging population, affecting 43% of individuals aged 65 and older, with women accounting for 62% of those affected.
Objective
To assess the impact of knee osteoarthritis (OA) pain on the ability of elderly women in Peshawar to perform daily activities. Methodology: The study was carried out in a tertiary care hospital. A total of 250 women were selected for this study using a non-probability consecutive sampling method. The study involved women aged 65 or older who had been diagnosed with knee OA for at least one year. Exclusion criteria comprised serious or functionally impairing health conditions other than knee OA, such as carcinoma, heart disorder, or COPD. Data was collected through the Katz scale, an interview questionnaire, and the Visual Analog Scale (VAS).
