Journal of Korean Physical Therapy Science (대한물리치료과학회지)
- Volume 17 Issue 3_4
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- Pages.1-9
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- 2010
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- 2733-6441(pISSN)
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- 2733-645X(eISSN)
Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Pain in Patients With End-Stage Renal Failure Receiving Hemodialysis
말기 신부전 환자의 근골격계 통증 발생 실태 -혈액투석 환자를 대상으로-
- Park, Hee-Jung (Department of Physical Therapy, Future Hospital) ;
- Kim, Suhn-Yeop (Department of Physical Therapy, The Graduate School, Daejeon University)
- Received : 2010.10.28
- Accepted : 2010.12.20
- Published : 2010.12.31
Abstract
Purpose: The objectives of this study were to investigate the current status of the pain in and the dysfunction related to the musculoskeletal system experienced by patients with end-stage renal failure receiving hemodialysis. Methods: A questionnaire survey was given to 107 patients undergoing hemodialysis in M Hospital. The survey was conducted by using a brief pain inventory(BPI) to investigate the body parts in pain, degree of pain, difficulty in daily life, correlation with hemodialysis and the degree of satisfaction with their own health. Results: The investigation of the patients undergoing hemodialysis showed that 89(83.2%) of the 107 patients experienced pain in their musculoskeletal system. Their pain's incidence was highest in the knees(46.1%) and 68.5% of the patients reported that the most severe pain they had experienced within the past 24 hours was at a level between "moderate" and "severe." The limitation of daily life by pain is high most as 47.7% in the accomplishment of works. Conclusion: Most hemodialysis patients experience musculoskeletal related pain that affects their daily life. Hemodialysis patient management programs should include an assessment and management of such pain.