Activity Level, Beliefs, Exercise (EX), Musculoskeletal Pain - Acute and Subacute Conditions
Conditions
Keywords
Musculoskeletal Pain, Barriers to Physical Activity, Pain Beliefs, Activity Patterns
Brief summary
This observational study aims to investigate the relationship between exercise benefits and barriers, pain beliefs, and activity patterns in individuals experiencing musculoskeletal pain. Participants will complete questionnaires about their pain, exercise habits, and daily activity patterns. The study does not involve any interventions or treatments. The purpose is to better understand how beliefs and perceived barriers influence physical activity in people with musculoskeletal pain, which may help inform future strategies to improve exercise participation and overall well-being.
Detailed description
This observational study will include individuals experiencing musculoskeletal pain. Participants will be asked to complete a series of questionnaires assessing pain intensity, exercise benefits and barriers, pain-related beliefs, and activity patterns. The study aims to explore the relationships among these factors to better understand how pain perceptions and perceived barriers affect physical activity. No interventions, treatments, or medications will be administered as part of this study. All data will be collected confidentially, and participation is voluntary. Participants may withdraw from the study at any time without any consequences. The findings of this research may help inform future strategies to improve exercise adherence and overall quality of life in individuals with musculoskeletal pain.
Interventions
OTHERThis is an observational study. No interventions or treatments are administered.
Not applicable - observational study, no interventions administered
Sponsors
Istinye University
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Adults aged 18-65 years Experiencing musculoskeletal pain (must have experienced musculoskeletal pain within the past 6 months) Voluntarily agree to participate and provide signed informed consent Able to read and understand Turkish (to complete questionnaires accurately)
Exclusion criteria
Younger than 18 years or older than 65 years Acute trauma, recent surgery, or infection causing temporary musculoskeletal pain Severe cardiovascular, neurological, or psychiatric disorders unrelated to musculoskeletal pain Pregnant women (due to potential physiological changes affecting musculoskeletal pain) Cognitive or mental impairments preventing accurate completion of study questionnaires
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pain Beliefs (PBQ) | Single assessment at survey completion | Participants' perceived benefits of and barriers to exercise will be assessed using the Exercise Benefits/Barriers Scale. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise Benefits and Barriers (EBBS) | Single assessment at survey completion | Participants' perceived benefits of and barriers to exercise will be assessed using the Exercise Benefits/Barriers Scale. |
| Pain-Related Activity Patterns (POAM-P) | Single assessment at survey completion | Participants' activity patterns in relation to pain and pain management strategies will be measured using the Pain-Related Activity Patterns Questionnaire . |
| Demographic Data | Single assessment at survey completion | Age, sex, education level, and occupation will be collected using a demographic questionnaire. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
CONTACTElif Dilara durmaz Istinye University, Turkey
Outcome results
None listed