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KMID : 0922320130200010024
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Journal of Korean Academic Society of Home Care Nursing
2013 Volume.20 No. 1 p.24 ~ p.32
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Dietary Supplement use among Elderly Women with Self-perceived Musculoskeletal Problems
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Kim In-Kyung
Ko Young-Ji
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study aimed to clarify the characteristics of musculoskeletal problems in elderly Korean women and their actual and current use of dietary supplements by conducting a descriptive survey.
Methods: The 1-month study began on April 3, 2012. A total of 150 elderly women from City D responded to the survey questionnaire used in this study.
Results: Among the respondents, 55.3% used dietary supplements, although they had not consulted a physician for a definitive diagnosis of their condition but reported a self-perceived musculoskeletal problem instead. In addition, they engaged in healthy behaviors such as exercising and dietary supplement intake, without receiving any medical treatment. Compared with the nonusers, the dietary supplement users self-perceived a relatively more serious musculoskeletal problem (t =4.566, p<.001). Among the most commonly used supplements, multivitamins ranked first, followed by glucosamine and omega-3.
Conclusion: Nurses should thoroughly monitor and maintain a positive attitude toward their patients’ use of dietary supplements in order to appropriately educate them about the proper use of supplements.
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KEYWORD
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Musculoskeletal system, Dietary supplement, Elderly purpose
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