Pain and Daily Activities in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Ahlstrand, Inger (author): Jönköping University,HHJ, Avdelningen för rehabilitering,HHJ. ADULT,ADULT, HHJ, Hälsohögskolan, Högskolan i Jönköping

Björk, Mathilda (author): Jönköping University,HHJ, Avdelningen för rehabilitering,HHJ. ADULT,Avd. för rehabilitering, HHJ, Hälsohögskolan, Högskolan i Jönköping

Thyberg, Ingrid (author): Östergötlands Läns Landsting,Linköpings universitet,Rehabiliteringsmedicin,Hälsouniversitetet,Reumatologiska kliniken i Östergötland,AIR/Rheumatology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Linköping University Hospital, Linköping, Sweden

Börsbo, Björn (author): Linköpings universitet,Rehabiliteringsmedicin,Hälsouniversitetet,Rehabilitation Medicine, IKE, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Linköping University, Sweden

Falkmer, Torbjörn (author): Östergötlands Läns Landsting,Linköpings universitet,Jönköping University,HHJ, Avdelningen för rehabilitering,School of Occupational Therapy, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia,Rehabiliteringsmedicin,Hälsouniversitetet,Landstingets habilitering i centrala Östergötland

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2011-12-23
2012
English.
In: Disability and Rehabilitation. - : Informa Healthcare. - 0963-8288 .- 1464-5165. ; 34:15, s. 1245-1253

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Abstract Subject headings

The aim of this study was to describe experiences of pain and its relationship to daily activities in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Method. Seven semi-structured focus group discussions were conducted with 33 men and women of different ages with RA. Data were analysed with content analysis. Results. Pain affected everyday life and may be a barrier to perform valued activities. Regarding the impact of pain on participation and independence, personal factors and the social environment were found to be important. It could be a struggle to find the right activity balance, since it was easy to be overactive, triggering subsequent elevation of pain levels. However, the participants also described activities as a mediator of pain and a distraction from it.Conclusion. The relationship between pain and daily activities in RA was complex. Pain as an impairment was expressed to be related to activity limitations and participation restrictions, as well as to contextual factors. These findings highlight the clinical importance of paying attention to the complexity of pain and its relation to daily activities and participation.

By the author/editor: Ahlstrand, Inger; Björk, Mathilda; Thyberg, Ingrid; Börsbo, Björn; Falkmer, Torbjör ...

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