Abstract
Aim:
To describe the characteristics associated with self-management and information seeking for people with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions.
Methods:
In 2010, a health census of adults aged ≥ 15 years was conducted in Port Lincoln, South Australia (response rate 74%).This analysis uses a follow-up computer assisted telephone survey (response rate 78%) which provides specific information for those with MSK conditions including not only those engaged with health services and self-management activities, but also those who do not. The analysis includes an examination of the characteristics of this under researched population.
Results:
The follow-up survey (n = 1,142), identified that 62% of people with MSK conditions reported using exercise to manage their condition, 16% had used diet change, 11% a self-management course, 3% community services/groups and 11% other approaches such as rest and aids: Almost 24% had not engaged with any of these self-management activities. This sub-population was 78% more likely to be smokers, twice as likely not to use health services to manage their condition, 43% less likely to seek specific information from the internet, but 90% more likely to seek information from family, (compared to people who engaged with self-management activities). The presentation will further explore the role of self-reported pain in this analysis.
Conclusions:
People who do not engage with self-management activities are less likely to use health services to manage their condition, and are less likely to seek information via the internet. Family/relatives tend to be a distinctly important information source for this population group. To improve quality of life for people with MSK, the material, social and cultural barriers to preventative and self-management activities requires greater understanding. In collaboration with Arthritis SA, a qualitative study is underway to identify appropriate modes of delivery and content for people who do not readily engage with current services and programs.
To describe the characteristics associated with self-management and information seeking for people with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions.
Methods:
In 2010, a health census of adults aged ≥ 15 years was conducted in Port Lincoln, South Australia (response rate 74%).This analysis uses a follow-up computer assisted telephone survey (response rate 78%) which provides specific information for those with MSK conditions including not only those engaged with health services and self-management activities, but also those who do not. The analysis includes an examination of the characteristics of this under researched population.
Results:
The follow-up survey (n = 1,142), identified that 62% of people with MSK conditions reported using exercise to manage their condition, 16% had used diet change, 11% a self-management course, 3% community services/groups and 11% other approaches such as rest and aids: Almost 24% had not engaged with any of these self-management activities. This sub-population was 78% more likely to be smokers, twice as likely not to use health services to manage their condition, 43% less likely to seek specific information from the internet, but 90% more likely to seek information from family, (compared to people who engaged with self-management activities). The presentation will further explore the role of self-reported pain in this analysis.
Conclusions:
People who do not engage with self-management activities are less likely to use health services to manage their condition, and are less likely to seek information via the internet. Family/relatives tend to be a distinctly important information source for this population group. To improve quality of life for people with MSK, the material, social and cultural barriers to preventative and self-management activities requires greater understanding. In collaboration with Arthritis SA, a qualitative study is underway to identify appropriate modes of delivery and content for people who do not readily engage with current services and programs.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Article number | ARA-P33 |
| Pages (from-to) | 19-19 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Journal | Internal Medicine Journal |
| Volume | 44 |
| Issue number | S2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 16 Apr 2014 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Australian Rheumatology Association in conjunction with Rheumatology Health Professionals Association 55th Annual Scientific Meeting - Hobart, Australia Duration: 17 May 2014 → 20 May 2014 https://www.arameeting.com.au/ |
