The Relationship Between Somatosensory Amplification, Psychological Health, and Function in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to explore the relationship between how strongly patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) feel bodily sensations, their psychological and functional status, and the level of pain they experience. It focuses on patients aged 40 to 84 who have had knee OA and pain for at least six months. The study addresses gaps in understanding how these factors connect, which may help guide evaluation and treatment programs for knee OA. Participants will complete several questionnaires to assess different aspects of their condition. These include the Somatosensory Amplification Scale to measure sensitivity to bodily sensations, the Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale to assess fear of movement, the Visual Analog Scale for pain levels, the Beck Depression Inventory for depression symptoms, and the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index to evaluate functional status. Sociodemographic information such as age, gender, height, weight, body mass index, education level, and marital status will also be collected. During the study, participants will be evaluated using these survey tools within a two-week period. Researchers will analyze the data to find correlations between somatosensory amplification, psychological and functional status, and pain levels. Statistical methods will be used to understand how these factors relate, with the goal of improving understanding of knee OA. The study will carefully monitor participants' responses to ensure accuracy and validity of the findings.

Somatosensory Amplification and Psychological and Functional Status In Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis