Associations among quality of life, activities, and participation in elderly residents with joint contractures in long-term care facilities: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Joint contractures and degenerative osteoarthritis are the most common joint diseases in the elderly population, can lead to limited mobility in elderly individuals, can exacerbate symptoms such as pain, stiffness, and disability, and can interfere with social participation and q...

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Main Authors: Yi-chang Chen, Keh-chung Lin, Shu-Hui Yeh, Chih-Hung Wang, Ay-Woan Pan, Hao-Ling Chen, Chen-Jung Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-03-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-02870-6