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Prevalence and Correlates of Pain in People Aged 60 Years and above in Singapore: Results from the WiSE Study
Joint Authors
Satghare, Pratika
Chong, Siow Ann
Vaingankar, Janhavi
Picco, Louisa
Abdin, Edimansyah
Chua, Boon Yiang
Subramaniam, Mythily
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-06-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Although pain is experienced among people of all ages, there is a need to study its risk factors and impact among older adults.
Aims.
The study sought to determine the prevalence, sociodemographics, and clinical correlates of pain along with association of pain with disability among older adults in Singapore.
Methods.
The WiSE study was a comprehensive cross-sectional, single phase, epidemiological survey conducted among the elderly aged 60 years and above and used a nationally representative sample of three main ethnic groups in Singapore: Chinese, Malays, and Indians.
The survey administered 10/66 protocol pain questionnaire, sociodemographic questionnaire, health status questionnaire, World Health Organization Disability Assessment Scale (WHODAS 2.0), and Geriatric Mental State (GMS) examination.
Results.
A total of 2565 respondents completed the study giving a response rate of 65.5%.
The prevalence of pain among the elderly aged 60 years and above is 19.5 %.
Females, incomplete primary education Indians, and those diagnosed with any chronic health condition were associated with risk of pain and disability.
Conclusion.
Study findings showed that disability related to pain among the elderly is considerable making it a priority to reduce the morbidity and disability among the elderly with pain.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Satghare, Pratika& Chong, Siow Ann& Vaingankar, Janhavi& Picco, Louisa& Abdin, Edimansyah& Chua, Boon Yiang…[et al.]. 2016. Prevalence and Correlates of Pain in People Aged 60 Years and above in Singapore: Results from the WiSE Study. Pain Research and Management،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1115500
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Satghare, Pratika…[et al.]. Prevalence and Correlates of Pain in People Aged 60 Years and above in Singapore: Results from the WiSE Study. Pain Research and Management No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1115500
American Medical Association (AMA)
Satghare, Pratika& Chong, Siow Ann& Vaingankar, Janhavi& Picco, Louisa& Abdin, Edimansyah& Chua, Boon Yiang…[et al.]. Prevalence and Correlates of Pain in People Aged 60 Years and above in Singapore: Results from the WiSE Study. Pain Research and Management. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1115500
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1115500