Self-Efficacy Management Program on Physical Function of Knee Osteoarthritis among Elderly Patients at Assiut University Hospital. | ||||
| Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal | ||||
| Article 17, Volume 3, Issue 5.0, June 2015, Page 170-181 PDF (939.81 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/asnj.2015.182355 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
| Hanaa Moukhtar Ibrahim1; Thanaa Mohammed Ahmed2; Hesham Abd-El-Rahiem Elkady3; Safaa Ahmed Kotp.4 | ||||
| 1Assistant Lecturer of Geriatric Nursing Department, Faculty of nursing, Assiut University, Egypt. | ||||
| 2Professor of Medical Surgical Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, Egypt | ||||
| 3Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Director of Arthroscopy and Sports Injuries Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Egypt. | ||||
| 4Assistant professor of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Abstract Osteoarthritis is common joint disease affecting older people, causes disability and reduced life quality. Aim determine effect of self-efficacy management program on achieve and improvements of pain and physical health. Subjects and method: Systemic random sample of 80 elders aged 60 yrs and old, divided into two equal groups (study and control). This study conducted from end of July 2012 to end of August 2013 at orthopedic outpatient clinics of Assiut University Hospital. Assessment conducted at the beginning, then after 8th weeks and 6th months from training, study tools included structure interview questionnaire, SF-36 questionnaire, pain rating scale, timed up\go test and arthritis self-efficacy scale. Results: At posttest; 77.5% of study group had a poor physical health with not a statistically significant (P = 0,785) and 55.0% of them had fair mental health with a statistically significant (P = 0.043). Moreover, statistically significant difference (P < 0.022) observed between pre and post test among study group regarding time up\go test. Conclusion: Osteoarthritis knee program have a significant impact on elderly physical activity, However, post-test assessments of study group indicate that significant improvements regarding their self-efficacy. Recommendation: Osteoarthritis elders should participate in self-management programs and physical activity consistent with national guidelines. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Key Words: Osteoarthritis; Self-Efficacy & Elderly Physical Activity | ||||
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