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Pain Characteristics Associated With The Onset Of Disability In Older Adults: The Maintenance Of Balance, Independent Living, Intellect, And Zest In The Elderly Boston Study, Suzanne G. Leveille, Laura H.P. Eggermont
Pain Characteristics Associated With The Onset Of Disability In Older Adults: The Maintenance Of Balance, Independent Living, Intellect, And Zest In The Elderly Boston Study, Suzanne G. Leveille, Laura H.P. Eggermont
Suzanne G. Leveille
OBJECTIVES: To determine the effects of chronic pain
on the development of disability and decline in physical
performance over time in older adults.
DESIGN: Longitudinal cohort study with 18 months of
follow-up.
SETTING: Urban and suburban communities.
PARTICIPANTS: Community-dwelling older adults aged
65 and older (N = 634).
MEASUREMENTS: Chronic pain assessment consisted of
musculoskeletal pain locations and pain severity and pain
interference according to the subscales of the Brief Pain
Inventory. Disability was self-reported as any difficulty in
mobility and basic and instrumental activities of daily living
(ADLs, IADLs). Mobility performance was measured using the Short Physical Performance Battery …