ArticleAging clinical and experimental research2024
Association between multisite musculoskeletal pain and disability trajectories among community-dwelling older adults.
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- 4-Week Comparative Outcomes of Standard Physiotherapy, Balneotherapy Plus Physiotherapy and Dextrose Prolotherapy in Patients with Low Back Pain: A Non-Randomized Study.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Trial
- Exploring the relationships between multisite musculoskeletal pain, pain characteristics, and physical function: a cross-sectional analysis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Article
- Development of a Practical Nomogram for Depression Risk Stratification in Older Adults With Hypertension and Diabetes: Retrospective Analysis of Data From the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study.JMIR medical informatics · 2026Article
- Enhancing independence and social connection: the impact of a tailored exercise program on new residents transitioning into Australian residential care facilities.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- The pain-comorbidity links: a cross-sectional analysis of musculoskeletal burden in Saudi older adults.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Adverse childhood experiences and pain incidence and multisite trajectories among middle-aged and older Chinese adults.Pain reports · 2026Article
- A Systematic Review of the Association Between Pain and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Disability in Community-Dwelling Older Adults.Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Association between subjective well-being trajectories and anxiety/depression: findings from a nationally representative cohort study.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundPain is linked to disability, but how multisite musculoskeletal pain leads to disability over time is not well elaborated.
objectiveTo examine the associations of multisite musculoskeletal pain with disability among a nationally representative cohort.
designWe used data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS) 2015-22. Disability was assessed by basic activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL).
participantsA total of 5557 individuals with multisite musculoskeletal pain dwelling in the community were included in this study.
methodsGroup-based trajectory models were applied to identify distinct profiles of disability in ADL and IADL. Design-based logistic regressions were used to examine associations among multisite musculoskeletal pain, disability, and dual trajectory group memberships, adjusted for sociodemographic, health status, behavioral, and mental characteristics.
resultsPersons who experienced multisite musculoskeletal pain were at higher risk of disability in ADL and IADL. We identified five heterogeneous disability trajectories and named them based on baseline levels and rates of increase over time. Approximately, 52.42% of older adults with multisite musculoskeletal pain were in trajectories with ADL and IADL declines, and 33.60% experienced a rapid decline. Multisite musculoskeletal pain was associated with elevated relative risk for the adverse disability trajectories, which generally increases with multisite musculoskeletal pain frequency and number of sites.
conclusionsPersons with multisite musculoskeletal pain had a higher risk of disability. It is essential to adopt effective pain management strategies to maintain the independent living ability of older adults and to realize active aging.
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