Experiences of community-dwelling older adults with chronic low back pain in Hong Kong and Switzerland – A qualitative study

Experiences of community-dwelling older adults with chronic low back pain in Hong Kong and Switzerland – A qualitative study

IntroductionThe prevalence of chronic low back pain (LBP) increases with age and older adults are more vulnerable to develop chronic LBP. A recent Swiss study has shown that 78% of community-dwelling older adults aged ≥65 years experienced chronic LBP. Similarly, a study in Hong Kong found that appr...

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Main Authors: Veronika Schoeb, Marceau Misteli, Crystal Kwan, Chris W. Y. Wong, Mandy M. P. Kan, Emmanuelle Opsommer, Arnold Y. L. Wong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences
Subjects:
chronic low back pain
older adults
qualitative research
culture
healthcare services
community-dwelling
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fresc.2022.920387/full

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