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KMID : 0604720070140010070
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Journal of Rheumatology Health
2007 Volume.14 No. 1 p.70 ~ p.76
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A Study of Relationship of Pain and Fatigue in Elderly Women with Osteoarthritis
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Kim Sun-Ae
Kim Jong-Im
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship of pain, fatigue, and illness duration in elderly women with osteoarthritis.
Methods: The subjects of the study were one hundred and thirty five elderly women (age over 65years) who have an osteoarthritis. Data were gathered from September 2002 to June 2005 using a questionnaire. Data were analyzed with the SPSS Win 11.0 using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA and Pearson’s correlation coefficient.
Results: Pain in the elderly women with osteoarthritis correlated with fatigue (r=.447, p= .00). Pain showed a significantly positive correlation to illness duration (r= .197, p= .02). Fatigue showed a significantly positive correlation to illness duration (r= .213, p= .01).
Conclusion: It is suggested that we need to develop the pain and fatigue control program considering illness duration should be provided for elderly women with osteoarthritis.
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KEYWORD
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Osteoarthritis, Elderly, Pain, Fatigue
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