Pricila Damiani
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Pricila Damiani has a total of 4 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Alessandro Haupenthal
Federal University of Santa Catarina
1 shared publication - Ana Carolina Zappe Marcon
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brazil
1 shared publication - Maiara Gonçalves dos Santos
Univ Fed Santa Catarina, Postgrad Program Rehabil Sci, Ararangua Campus, Ararangua, SC, Brazil
1 shared publication - Núbia Carelli Pereira de Avelar
Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Araranguá, Santa Catarina, Brazil; Center for Studies in Public Health and Aging (NESPE) of the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ) and the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 1 January 2020
- Published by FapUNIFESP (SciELO) in Fisioterapia em Movimento
- Vol. 33
Influence of knee osteoarthritis on functional performance, quality of life and pain in older women
Introduction: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a common degenerative disease in older people, causing pain, stiffness and dysfunction. Objective: To determine the influence of KOA on functional performance (FP), quality of life (QoL) and pain in older women. Method: This is a cross-sectional study, in which 50 older women diagnosed with KOA and 51 without KOA participated. Participants were assessed using FP tests: Sit-to-stand (STS); Gait speed test (GST); Timed Up and Go (TUG); 6-minute walk test (6 MWT) and the Berg Balance Scale (BBS). Pain was assessed by the visual analog scale (VAS); quality of life by applying the SF-36; and self-perception of the disease by using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC). Results: No intergroup statistical differences were found in the BBS (p: 0.42), STS (p: 0.59) and 6MWT (p: 0.97). However, the KOA group showed slower GS (p < 0.00) and longer time in TUG (p < 0.00). They also presented higher pain levels (p < 0.01), worse perceived health status regarding pain, stiffness and physical function (WOMAC) (p < 0.01), as well as worse QoL indices in functional capacity, physical limitations, pain and overall health status (p < 0.010). Conclusion: The results of the study demonstrate that older women with KOA showed a decline in FP, QoL and higher pain levels.
- 1 January 2020
- Published by FapUNIFESP (SciELO) in Fisioterapia em Movimento
- Vol. 33
Open AccessInfluence of knee osteoarthritis on functional performance, quality of life and pain in older women
Introduction: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a common degenerative disease in older people, causing pain, stiffness and dysfunction. Objective: To determine the influence of KOA on functional performance (FP), quality of life (QoL) and pain in older women. Method: This is a cross-sectional study, in which 50 older women diagnosed with KOA and 51 without KOA participated. Participants were assessed using FP tests: Sit-to-stand (STS); Gait speed test (GST); Timed Up and Go (TUG); 6-minute walk test (6 MWT) and the Berg Balance Scale (BBS). Pain was assessed by the visual analog scale (VAS); quality of life by applying the SF-36; and self-perception of the disease by using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC). Results: No intergroup statistical differences were found in the BBS (p: 0.42), STS (p: 0.59) and 6MWT (p: 0.97). However, the KOA group showed slower GS (p < 0.00) and longer time in TUG (p < 0.00). They also presented higher pain levels (p < 0.01), worse perceived health status regarding pain, stiffness and physical function (WOMAC) (p < 0.01), as well as worse QoL indices in functional capacity, physical limitations, pain and overall health status (p < 0.010). Conclusion: The results of the study demonstrate that older women with KOA showed a decline in FP, QoL and higher pain levels.