Determinants of health-related quality of life in older people with chronic musculoskeletal pain: a cross-sectional study.

Hugo Pak-Yiu FongShirley Yue-Kwan ChoiMaria Kwan-Wa LeungHermione Hin Man LoBo WangSamuel Yeung Shan Yeung Shan Wong Regina Wing Shan Sit

Published in: BMC geriatrics (2024)

Among the selected determinants in our study, pain intensity, depression, anxiety, and knee pain were identified as key determinants associated with reduced HRQoL in older Chinese people with chronic musculoskeletal pain. Each of these determinants showed distinct associations with different dimensions of the EQ-5D, potentially informed resource allocation and the development of targeted interventions to improve the overall HRQoL of this specific population.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
neuropathic pain
physical activity
depressive symptoms
spinal cord injury
postoperative pain
risk factors
cancer therapy
middle aged
drug induced