Multi-site musculoskeletal pain among older adults Ruesi Datton Musculoskeletal pain Older adults Self-efficacy Physical fitness
Conditions
Interventions
A health promotion program applying Self-efficacy theory, consisting of 9 specific Ruesi Datton postures to reduce musculoskeletal pain.
Experimental Behavioral
Ruesi Datton exercise promotion program
Sponsors
Pimpakan Chankawee
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 69 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1 Experiencing chronic musculoskeletal pain in two or more body areas 2 Having continuous pain for at least 3 months 3 Reporting a pain score of 4 or higher on the Numeric Rating Scale based on self assessment over the past 7 days 4 Having no neurological symptoms such as weakness, numbness, radiating pain to arms or legs, ataxia, or abnormal balance 5 Able to sit cross legged on the floor 6 Having no speaking, listening, or visual impairments 7 Willing to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1 Practicing stretching exercises such as Ruesi Datton, Yoga, Tai Chi, or Qigong, or participating in any physical exercises such as walking, cycling, or weightlifting regularly for at least 30 minutes per session and at least 3 days per week within 3 months prior to the study 2 Currently receiving pain management therapies according to a medical treatment plan 3 Having a history of metal implant fixation or joint replacement surgery in any part of the body 4 Having underlying conditions that impede participation in the activities, such as uncontrolled heart or lung diseases, blood pressure higher than 160 over 100 mmHg, severe osteoporosis with a risk of fracture, or cognitive impairment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Ruesi Datton exercise behavior At week 12 (completion) Structured interview questionnaire for Ruesi Datton exercise behavior | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Self-efficacy in Ruesi Datton exercise At week 1 (baseline) and week 12 (completion) Structured interview questionnaire for self-efficacy in Ruesi Datton exercise,Outcome expectations of Ruesi Datton exercise At week 1 (baseline) and week 12 (completion) Structured interview questionnaire for outcome expectations of Ruesi Datton exercise,Physical fitness At week 1 (baseline) and week 12 (completion) Senior fitness test,Pain level At week 1 (baseline) and week 12 (completion) Numeric Rating Scale | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactPimpakan Chankawee
Faculty Public Health, Mahidol University
Outcome results
None listed