Osteoarthritis

What is Osteoarthritis?

• Joint disease in which mostly affects the cartillage
• Regeneration of the cartillage (deteriorate)

Causes

• Genetic pre-disposition
• Environmental
• Age related. More common in older people.

PIESF 

Physical for Individual 

• Limited mobility and will not be able to do previous activity at the same level.
• May be frustrating as they wouldn't be able to participate in physical activities or go out as much with family.
• Constant pain can lead to depression
• Lack of sleep due to pain at night

Family

• Child may have to do a lot of house jobs because his/her parents may be unable to do it.
• Family might feel frustrated as they might not be able to do physical activities with them.

Intellectual

• Person will gain lots of knowledg about osteoarthritis
• Does not affect intellect.

Emotional

• Psychological distress- limitations that are created by OA can be damaging to a person's self-esteem.
• Will feel useless/guilty for not being able to provide for family.
• Worried about future. Condition may worsen.

Family

• Distress- see their loved one suffering from pain due to the severity of condition
• Proud- see person soping.

Social

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