Efficacy of Posture Awareness and Neck Exercise Program on Reducing Cervical Pain Among Elderly Patients at Assiut University Hospital, Egypt

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1 Demonstrator of Gerontological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt

2 Assistant professor of Gerontological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.

3 Assistant professor of Rheumatology & Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Egypt

4 Lecturer of Gerontological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt

Abstract

Cervical pain is a common condition in the elderly population. It affects the physical health status in persons over 65 years and interferes with their daily activities. Study Aim: Evaluate the efficacy of posture awareness and neck exercise program on reducing cervical pain among elderly patients. Subject & method: Quasi-experimental research design was used. The study was conducted in outpatient clinic of Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Department at Assiut University Hospital. The total sample size was 189 elderly. Two tools were used. The 1st tool: An interview sheet including personal characteristics, medical history and elderly knowledge, the 2nd tool: The Northwick Park Neck Pain scale and jury were done by 3 expertise in erotological nursing. Results: The present study showed that the majority of studied patients aged (60 - < 65) years, with mean age 62.48± 3.43 and there was a highly significant difference between pre and post-program of both isometric neck exercises and good neck posture (p=0.0001). Conclusion: It was concluded that isometric neck exercises and good neck posture are effective in the management of neck pain in elderly population. Recommendation: Implementation of isometric exercise and good neck posture among elderly population should be expanded as a community based intervention.

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Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal
Volume 8, Issue 20.00 - Serial Number 1
2nd International Conference of Nursing College, Assiut University Towards Achieving Sustainable Developmental Goals Quality Education & Health.
February 2020
Pages 205-214

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