Experiences of Health-Promoting Activities among Individuals with Knee Pain: The Halland Osteoarthritis Cohort

Experiences of Health-Promoting Activities among Individuals with Knee Pain : The Halland Osteoarthritis Cohort

Sylwander, Charlotte, 1992- (author): Halmstad University,Högskolan i Halmstad,Akademin för hälsa och välfärd,Spenshult Research and Development Center

Sunesson, Evelina (author): Spenshult Research and Development Centre, Halmstad, Sweden

Andersson, Maria L.E. 1968- (author): Lund University,Lunds universitet,Reumatologi och molekylär skelettbiologi,Sektion III,Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper, Lund,Medicinska fakulteten,Spenshults artrit grupp,Forskargrupper vid Lunds universitet,Rheumatology,Section III,Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund,Faculty of Medicine,Spenshults arthritis group,Lund University Research Groups,Spenshult Research and Development Center

Haglund, Emma, 1970- (author): Halmstad University,Lund University,Lunds universitet,Högskolan i Halmstad,Akademin för företagande, innovation och hållbarhet,Spenshult Research and Development Centre, Halmstad, Sweden; Section of Rheumatology, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden,Reumatologi och molekylär skelettbiologi,Sektion III,Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper, Lund,Medicinska fakulteten,Spenshults artrit grupp,Forskargrupper vid Lunds universitet,Rheumatology,Section III,Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund,Faculty of Medicine,Spenshults arthritis group,Lund University Research Groups

Larsson, Ingrid, 1968- (author): Halmstad University,Lund University,Lunds universitet,Högskolan i Halmstad,Akademin för hälsa och välfärd,Spenshult Research and Development Centre, Halmstad, Sweden; Section of Rheumatology, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden,Reumatologi och molekylär skelettbiologi,Sektion III,Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper, Lund,Medicinska fakulteten,Spenshults artrit grupp,Forskargrupper vid Lunds universitet,Rheumatology,Section III,Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund,Faculty of Medicine,Spenshults arthritis group,Lund University Research Groups

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2022-08-24
2022
English.
In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. - Basel : MDPI. - 1661-7827 .- 1660-4601. ; 19:17

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Abstract Subject headings

Knee pain is an early sign of knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and a risk factor for chronic widespread pain (CWP). Early prevention is vital, and more research is needed to understand health-promoting activities for individuals with knee pain from a patient perspective. This study aimed to explore how individuals with knee pain experienced health-promoting activities. Explorative qualitative design with inductive approach was applied to explore the experiences of 22 individuals (13 women, 9 men; median age: 52). Semi-structured interviews were conducted and analysed using latent qualitative content analysis. The results revealed health-promoting activities in individuals with knee pain and were interpreted in the overall theme, striving for balance in everyday life. Two categories explored the content in health-promoting activities: (1) Caring for the body—being physically active, having a healthy diet, and utilising support; and (2) Managing life stressors—allowing for recovery, promoting vitality, and safeguarding healthy relationships. In conclusion, individuals with knee pain described various health-promoting activities. They strived for balance in everyday life by caring for the body and managing life stressors. We suggest that a broader approach to everyday life can be helpful in treatment plans and health promotion to manage and prevent KOA and CWP, while striving for a healthy lifestyle.

MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Hälsovetenskap (hsv//swe)
MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Health Sciences (hsv//eng)
MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Hälsovetenskap -- Arbetsmedicin och miljömedicin (hsv//swe)
MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Health Sciences -- Occupational Health and Environmental Health (hsv//eng)

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