Is Functioning of Older Adults with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Related to Health Literacy?

We investigated the relationship between health literacy (HL) and functioning among older adults with and without chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP). In a cross-sectional study, we assessed 121 older adults with CMP and 53 without pain using WHODAS 2.0 for functioning and the Newest Vital Sign for H...

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Published in:Experimental Aging Research Vol. 51; no. 5; pp. 657 - 672
Main Authors: Miyamoto Moriya, Karen, da Silva, Vanderlei Carneiro, Castilho Alonso, Angelica, Montiel, José Maria, Zanca, Gisele Garcia
Format: research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Taylor & Francis Ltd Oct-Dec2025
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          Miyamoto Moriya, Karen
          da Silva, Vanderlei Carneiro
          Castilho Alonso, Angelica
          Montiel, José Maria
          Zanca, Gisele Garcia
        affil: Post-Graduation Program in Aging Sciences, São Judas Tadeu University, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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          Chronic Pain Physiopathology
          Chronic Pain Psychosocial Factors
          Musculoskeletal Pain Physiopathology
          Musculoskeletal Pain Psychosocial Factors
          Health Literacy
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          Age Factors
          Educational Status
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          Low Back Pain
          Neck Pain
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      ab: We investigated the relationship between health literacy (HL) and functioning among older adults with and without chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP). In a cross-sectional study, we assessed 121 older adults with CMP and 53 without pain using WHODAS 2.0 for functioning and the Newest Vital Sign for HL assessment. Cluster analysis identified groups based on functioning levels. A decision tree model was developed, to account for nonlinear interactions. We found a relationship of inadequate HL with lower functioning in older adults with CMP, particularly when aged over 70 and those younger but with lower education levels. Findings highlight the importance of screening HL among older adults with CMP and considering it for tailoring interventions.
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