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Experiences of Health-Promoting Activities among Individuals with Knee Pain: The Halland Osteoarthritis Cohort

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  • Charlotte Sylwander

    (Spenshult Research and Development Centre, SE-30274 Halmstad, Sweden
    Department of Health and Care, School of Health and Welfare, Halmstad University, SE-30118 Halmstad, Sweden)

  • Evelina Sunesson

    (Spenshult Research and Development Centre, SE-30274 Halmstad, Sweden)

  • Maria L. E. Andersson

    (Spenshult Research and Development Centre, SE-30274 Halmstad, Sweden
    Section of Rheumatology, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, SE-22242 Lund, Sweden)

  • Emma Haglund

    (Spenshult Research and Development Centre, SE-30274 Halmstad, Sweden
    Section of Rheumatology, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, SE-22242 Lund, Sweden
    Department of Environmental and Biosciences, School of Business, Innovation and Sustainability, Halmstad University, SE-30118 Halmstad, Sweden)

  • Ingrid Larsson

    (Spenshult Research and Development Centre, SE-30274 Halmstad, Sweden
    Department of Health and Care, School of Health and Welfare, Halmstad University, SE-30118 Halmstad, Sweden
    Section of Rheumatology, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, SE-22242 Lund, Sweden)

Abstract

Knee pain is an early sign of knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and a risk factor for chronic widespread pain (CWP). Early prevention is vital, and more research is needed to understand health-promoting activities for individuals with knee pain from a patient perspective. This study aimed to explore how individuals with knee pain experienced health-promoting activities. Explorative qualitative design with inductive approach was applied to explore the experiences of 22 individuals (13 women, 9 men; median age: 52). Semi-structured interviews were conducted and analysed using latent qualitative content analysis. The results revealed health-promoting activities in individuals with knee pain and were interpreted in the overall theme, striving for balance in everyday life. Two categories explored the content in health-promoting activities: (1) Caring for the body —being physically active, having a healthy diet, and utilising support; and (2) Managing life stressors —allowing for recovery, promoting vitality, and safeguarding healthy relationships. In conclusion, individuals with knee pain described various health-promoting activities. They strived for balance in everyday life by caring for the body and managing life stressors. We suggest that a broader approach to everyday life can be helpful in treatment plans and health promotion to manage and prevent KOA and CWP, while striving for a healthy lifestyle.

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  • Charlotte Sylwander & Evelina Sunesson & Maria L. E. Andersson & Emma Haglund & Ingrid Larsson, 2022. "Experiences of Health-Promoting Activities among Individuals with Knee Pain: The Halland Osteoarthritis Cohort," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(17), pages 1-15, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:17:p:10529-:d:896100
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