Correlation Between Pain, Disability and Quality of Life in Patients with Periarthritis Shoulder

Author: Prasana K., Mohanraj K., Sam Thamburaj A., Mallika S. and Ramya K.

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Abstract

The aim of the study was to find the correlation between pain and disability with quality of life in patients with Periarthritis Shoulder. Forty-eight patients from outpatient department of Vinayaka Mission’s Medical college hospital were included into the study after careful consideration of inclusion and exclusion criteria. The outcome measures of pain and functional disability was assessed through SPADI scale and Short Form - 36 was used to assess Quality of Life (QOL) in these patients. Establishing a causal relationship between pain, disability, and quality of life in patients with periarthritis shoulder was challenging. The result was analysed through Spearman’s correlation test. The results of the study showed that there was moderate positive correlation between pain component and quality of life and also it showed that there was a negative correlation between the Functional Disability and Quality of life. It signifies that as pain increases in the disability increases and quality of life decreases. Hence any treatment that address towards reducing pain will increase the quality of life in periarthritis.

Keywords

Periarthritis shoulder, Pain, Disability, Quality of life

Conclusion

In this research, participants with periarthritis of the shoulder were asked about their levels of pain and functional handicap, as well as their overall quality of life. Patients from the outpatient department were chosen to participate in the study based on certain inclusion and exclusion criteria. The SPADI scale was used in order to determine levels of pain and functional impairment, and the Short Form-36 questionnaire was used in order to determine levels of quality of life. Spearman's test of correlation was used in order to conduct the investigation into the correlation. These results highlight the need for comprehensive treatment methods that target pain management as well as functional improvement in order to enhance the overall quality of life for those who have this illness.

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How to cite this article

Prasana K., Mohanraj K., Sam Thamburaj A., Mallika S. and Ramya K. (2023). Correlation Between Pain, Disability and Quality of Life in Patients with Periarthritis Shoulder. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(5): 1395-1399.