ArticleBMJ open2014
A qualitative study of the consequences of knee symptoms: 'It's like you're an athlete and you go to a couch potato'.
Article in BMJ open, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06228573 (Combining Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Yoga for Improved Pain Management for Knee Osteoarthritis), which is not on this map. Cited by 22 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Combining Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Yoga for Improved Pain Management for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Pilot and Feasibility Trial
Who cites it
22 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 57 citations in OpenAlex.
- Experience of living with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review of qualitative studies.BMJ open · 2019Pooled it
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- "You don't put it down to arthritis": A qualitative study of the first symptoms recalled by individuals with knee osteoarthritis.Osteoarthritis and cartilage open · 2024Article
- Difficulties Experienced by Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis during the Conservative Treatment Process: A Qualitative Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- Comparison of Neuromuscular Joint Facilitation and Quadriceps Strengthening Exercise in Knee Osteoarthritis: a Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of therapeutic massage & bodywork · 2023Article
- Pre-Trauma Pain Is the Strongest Predictor of Persistent Enhanced Pain Patterns after Severe Trauma: Results of a Single-Centre Retrospective Study.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2023Article
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- Perceptions, beliefs, and needs of Japanese people with knee osteoarthritis during conservative care: a qualitative study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2021Article
- Making the case for the study of symptoms in family practice.Canadian family physician Medecin de famille canadien · 2020Article
- The knowledge and self-management educational needs of older adults with knee osteoarthritis: A qualitative study.PloS one · 2020Article
- Perspectives of ESCAPE-Pain Programme for Older People With Knee Osteoarthritis in the Community Setting.Frontiers in public health · 2020Article
- Body-Self Unity With a New Hip or Knee: Understanding Total Joint Replacement Within an Embodiment Framework.ACR open rheumatology · 2019Review
- Operation Change: A New Paradigm Addressing Behavior Change and Musculoskeletal Health Disparities.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2018Article
- Qualitative study exploring the factors influencing physical therapy management of early knee osteoarthritis in Canada.BMJ open · 2018Article
- Living with osteoarthritis is a balancing act: an exploration of patients' beliefs about knee pain.BMC rheumatology · 2018Article
- Disease-specific pain and function predict future pain impact in hip and knee osteoarthritis.Clinical rheumatology · 2016Article
- Qualitative Study Exploring the Meaning of Knee Symptoms to Adults Ages 35-65 Years.Arthritis care & research · 2016Article
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5 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
objectivesTo explore the perceived consequences of knee symptoms on the lives of people aged 35-65 years who had diagnosed osteoarthritis (OA) or OA-like symptoms.
designA qualitative study with six focus groups and 10 one-on-one interviews. Constructivist grounded theory guided data collection and analysis. Data were analysed using the constant comparative method.
settingToronto, Canada.
participants51 participants (median age 49; 61% female) who self-reported knee OA or reported knee pain, aching or stiffness on most days of the past month participated in the study.
resultsThe core finding, disruption and change, illustrates the range of perceived consequences of knee symptoms in peoples' lives. Participants described the consequences of symptoms on their physical activity (giving up high-level activities or changing how or how much they performed activities), social life (leisure, family and work) and emotional life. Knee symptoms also altered the way participants thought about their bodies and themselves. They reported that they had a new awareness of their knee and that they no longer trusted their knee. They also conveyed that their sense of self was altered.
conclusionsThis study illuminates the significant and varied consequences that mild to moderate knee symptoms have on the lives of adults age 35-65 years. Findings highlight the need for clinicians to tailor advice and support to the individual's needs considering their symptoms, the consequences of symptoms on their lives and their personal context.
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