Impact of physical exercise on daily living activities among women with early osteoarthritis
Mohamed Elsayed, Reda; Jehan Sayyed Ali; Reda Mohamed-Nabil Aboushady;
Abstract
Background
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common rheumatic disease of the knee and causes
uncontrolled pain and disability. It affects millions of people across different races at
different ages and of both sexes. Daily physical exercise is the first line of
management for women with early OA to maintain muscle strength, physical
fitness, and overall health.
Aim
The aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of physical exercise on the activities
of daily living in women with early OA.
Participants and methods
A quasiexperimental design ‘time-series’ was used to achieve the objectives
of the study. A total of 46 women were recruited from the outpatient clinic of
El-Demerdash University Hospital.
Tools of data collection
Three tools were developed and used by researchers to collect the data: (a) a
structured interview questionnaire; (b) scale of daily living activities; and (c) a
physical exercise questionnaire for women with OA. The women performed
exercises at the rate of one session per week for a period of 1 month in the
presence of researchers, who clarified any queries.
Results
The women were aged 43–65 years, with a mean age of 41.8±14.67 years. There
are significant differences regarding pain intensity, degree of difficulty, and need for
assistance after practicing physical exercises.
Conclusion
A regular exercise program improved the daily living activity levels of women with
early OA. There was also a significant improvement in pain, knee flexion, muscle
strength, and functional capacity after practicing physical exercise.
Recommendation
Nurses have an active role in raising awareness about the importance of physical
exercise in the treatment of early OA. Hospitals should implement a plan of action to
include exercise in early OA treatment for women.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common rheumatic disease of the knee and causes
uncontrolled pain and disability. It affects millions of people across different races at
different ages and of both sexes. Daily physical exercise is the first line of
management for women with early OA to maintain muscle strength, physical
fitness, and overall health.
Aim
The aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of physical exercise on the activities
of daily living in women with early OA.
Participants and methods
A quasiexperimental design ‘time-series’ was used to achieve the objectives
of the study. A total of 46 women were recruited from the outpatient clinic of
El-Demerdash University Hospital.
Tools of data collection
Three tools were developed and used by researchers to collect the data: (a) a
structured interview questionnaire; (b) scale of daily living activities; and (c) a
physical exercise questionnaire for women with OA. The women performed
exercises at the rate of one session per week for a period of 1 month in the
presence of researchers, who clarified any queries.
Results
The women were aged 43–65 years, with a mean age of 41.8±14.67 years. There
are significant differences regarding pain intensity, degree of difficulty, and need for
assistance after practicing physical exercises.
Conclusion
A regular exercise program improved the daily living activity levels of women with
early OA. There was also a significant improvement in pain, knee flexion, muscle
strength, and functional capacity after practicing physical exercise.
Recommendation
Nurses have an active role in raising awareness about the importance of physical
exercise in the treatment of early OA. Hospitals should implement a plan of action to
include exercise in early OA treatment for women.
Other data
Title | Impact of physical exercise on daily living activities among women with early osteoarthritis | Authors | Mohamed Elsayed, Reda ; Jehan Sayyed Ali; Reda Mohamed-Nabil Aboushady | Keywords | daily living activities;early osteoarthritis;physical exercise;women | Issue Date | Dec-2016 | Publisher | Egyptian Nursing Journal | Journal | Egyptian Nursing Journal | Volume | 13 | Issue | 3 | Start page | 186 | End page | 192 | DOI | 10.4103/2090-6021.200180 |
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