M Hariprasath¹* and C Yamuna²

¹Masterof Occupational Therapy (Postgraduate student), KMCH College of Occupational Therapy, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
²Master of Occupational Therapy (Neurosciences), Professor, KMCH College of Occupational Therapy, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

*Corresponding Author: M Hariprasath, Master of Occupational Therapy (Postgraduate student), KMCH College of Occupational Therapy, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.

Received: September 03, 2024; Published: October 30, 2024

Abstract

Osteoarthritis (OA), commonly referred to as degenerative joint disease, primarily affects the articular cartilage, leading to pain and stiffness. Among the joints affected by OA, the knee and hip joints are frequently involved. Age is a significant predictor of OA development. Psychosocial factors such as self-efficacy, resilience, and social support play crucial roles and may influence lower extremity function, particularly in patients with knee OA. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between psychosocial factors, including self-efficacy, resilience, and social support, and their impact on lower extremity functioning among patients with knee OA. In this quantitative cross-sectional survey, 52 patients diagnosed with OA who met the specified selection criteria were included. Data were collected, using the Arthritis Self-Efficacy Scale (ASES), Pain Resilience Scale (PRS), Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), and Lower Extremity Function Scale (LEFS) for the analysis of psychosocial factors and lower extremity functioning among the patients diagnosed with OA. After the data was collected, a statistical analysis was conducted to examine the associations between these psychosocial factors and lower extremity functioning. Specifically, ASES demonstrated a very strong positive correlation with PRS (p = 0.000; r = 0.946), a weak positive correlation with MSPSS (p = 0.032; r = 0.298), and a strong positive correlation with LEFS (p = 0.000; r = 0.771). PRS showed a weak positive correlation with MSPSS (p = 0.005; r = 0.384) and a very strong positive correlation with LEFS (p = 0.000; r = 0.818). MSPSS exhibited a moderate positive correlation with LEFS (p = 0.000; r = 0.599). To conclude, this study provides valuable insights into the effectiveness of considering the psychosocial variables in lower extremity functions among patients with knee OA. This underscores the importance of considering psychosocial factors in the management and treatment of knee OA to enhance patient outcomes and overall well-being.

Keywords: Arthritis Self-Efficacy; Knee Osteoarthritis; Lower Extremity Functions; Pain Resilience; Perceived Social Support

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Citation

Citation: M Hariprasath and C Yamuna. “Effect of Psychosocial Measures on Lower Extremity Functioning in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Survey".Acta Scientific Orthopaedics 7.11 (2024): 16-23.

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Copyright: © 2024 M Hariprasath and C Yamuna. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.