Musculoskeletal diseases, hypertension, obesity and diabetes mellitus type II
Conditions
Interventions
6 weeks non-pharmacological intervention program
Sponsors
Research Directorate, University of the Free State
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All women between the ages of 40-64 years who tested positive on screening for joint pain, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension and obesity during the survey. Minimum literacy required for the study will be Grade 4 to be able to understand and complete the workbook. All nine Primary Health Care clinics in Blomefontein and MUCPP participants will be eligble for inclusion. Participants must indicate their willigness to participate in the study. Participants must be contactable telephonically. Participants must understand English and/or Sesotho and must be willing to commit to the physiotherapy exercise program for 2 hours once a week for six weeks.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Women who present with other chronic diseases including cancer, cardio-vascular diseases (coronary heart disease), stroke, depression and chronic respiratory diseases. Women screening positive for joint pain, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension and obesity but who present with an increase risk for participating in exercise. This will be determined by screening and a physical examination by a qualified medical practitioner. Women with neurological disorders or who are wheelchair bound who are unlikely to be able to participate in the planned intervention.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To determine the effectiveness of a non-pharmacological intervention in reducing joint pain severtiy in 6 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Determine the efficacy of an introduction and workbook against structured classes and education sessions utilizing the same workbook;Determine the contribution a non-pharmacological intervention will have on decreasing joint pain as measured by the Brief Pain Inventory (Short form);Determine if the implementation of an appropriate intervention program will improve the health related quality of life in women with joint pain, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension and obesity as measured by teh EQ-5D;Determine if the implementation of an appropriate intervention program will improve the functional impact joint pain has on the individual and co-morbidies as measured by the WHODASII and the Simmonds battery of functional tests; 6 mint walk test;Determine the interrelationship between joint pain and co-morbidities of individuals as measured by blood pressure, body mass index, venous glucose readings, cholesterol readings and cardiovascular fitness using the 3 minute step test;To determine whether self-efficacy will result in a greater compliance with medication | — |
Countries
South Africa
Contacts
Public ContactRoline Barnes
Lecturer
Outcome results
None listed