Logo image
Back
An epidemiologic analysis of pain in the elderly: the Iowa 65+ Rural Health Study
Journal article   Peer reviewed

An epidemiologic analysis of pain in the elderly: the Iowa 65+ Rural Health Study

Paula R Mobily, Keela A. Herr, M. Kathleen Clark and Robert B Wallace
Journal of Aging & Health, Vol.6(2), pp.139-154
05/01/1994
DOI: 10.1177/089826439400600201

View Online

Abstract

Despite acknowledgment that pain is likely to be a major problem for many older adults, it is difficult to accurately estimate the frequency of pain problems for this population because of the lack of systematic epidemiological investigation. This article reports a study of the prevalence and nature of pain in a population of 3,097 rural persons 65 years and older (the Iowa 65+ Rural Health Study). Of the subjects, 86% reported pain of some type in the year prior to the interview, and 59% reported multiple pain complaints. Joint pain was the most prevalent site of pain reported, followed by night leg pain, back pain, and leg pain while walking. As reported severity of pain increased, there was a corresponding increase in impact on daily activities.
 Data Analysis Nursing Pain -- Epidemiology -- In Old Age Rural Areas Funding Source Epidemiological Research Age Factors Sex Factors Activities of Daily Living Interviews Descriptive Statistics Statistical Pain Measurement Back Pain Joints Leg Iowa Aged 80 and Over Outpatients Male Female Human

Details

Metrics

88 Record Views
Logo image