Investigation of the Relationship Between Exercise Benefits and Barriers, Pain Beliefs, and Activity Patterns in Individuals Experiencing Musculoskeletal Pain
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
- Enrollment
- 55
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Pain Beliefs (PBQ)
Overview
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.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Observational Model
- Other
- Time Perspective
- Prospective
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 65 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts 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
- •Exclusion Criteria:
Arms & Interventions
Single Cohort
All participants experiencing musculoskeletal pain will complete questionnaires assessing pain intensity, exercise benefits and barriers, pain beliefs, and activity patterns. No interventions or treatments will be administered.
Intervention: This is an observational study. No interventions or treatments are administered. (Other)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Pain Beliefs (PBQ)
Time Frame: Single assessment at survey completion
Participants' perceived benefits of and barriers to exercise will be assessed using the Exercise Benefits/Barriers Scale.
Secondary Outcomes
- Demographic Data(Single assessment at survey completion)
- Exercise Benefits and Barriers (EBBS)(Single assessment at survey completion)
- Pain-Related Activity Patterns (POAM-P)(Single assessment at survey completion)
Investigators
Elif Dilara Durmaz
Doctoral Researcher, Principal Investigator
Istinye University