The course of cognitive functions in geriatric patients with musculoskeletal pain receiving acupuncture: an observational study

Authors : Fatma Tamara Köroğlu, Dilek Öztaş, Kamile Silay

Pages : 593-599

Doi:10.18663/tjcl.1579489

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Publication Date : 2024-12-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Aim: Acupuncture is safe and effective in treating older patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain. Its effect on geriatric conditions has yet to be precisely investigated. We aim to understand the role of acupuncture on chronic musculoskeletal pain and better define its reflection on elderly patients\\\' daily life. Material and Methods: 23 elderly patients received ten acupuncture sessions in 8 weeks for chronic musculoskeletal pain for our non-randomised observational study. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), Activities of Daily Living (ADL), Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL), Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory (CMAI), Mini-Mental Score Examination (MMSE) were used. Results: VAS score was 7.65±1.82, which decreased significantly to 4.36±2.24 after treatment (p<0.001). MMSE mean before was 23.26±5.50 and increased considerably after treatment, reaching 25.45±3.98 (p<0.001). GDS mean score was 11.65±8.83, which reduced significantly to 8.45±6.83 afterwards (p<0.001). CMAI mean score before treatment was 40.87±10.21, which decreased substantially to 35.86±8.45 (p<0.001). ADL mean score before treatment was 5.35±0.71 and significantly increased to 5.77±0.43 (p=0.002). IADL score before treatment was 6.70±2.08 and was 6.73±2.07 after treatment (p=0.317). Conclusion: Acupuncture treated pain and provided secondary gain to these patients improving their MMSE, GDS, CMAI, and ADL. These findings suggest that acupuncture analgesia for musculoskeletal pain in older adults improves their geriatric problems.
Keywords : kognitif fonksiyonlar, akupunktur, kronik ağrı, yaşlı hastalar