Poornima, I (2016) A pre-experimental study to assess the effectiveness of stretching exercises on joint pain among obese women in selected area at Vellore. Masters thesis, Arun College of Nursing, Vellore.
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Abstract
A pre - experimental study to assess the effectiveness of stretching exercises on joint pain among obese women in selected area at Vellore. The objectives of the study were, 1. To assess the pre test and post test level of joint pain among obese women, 2. To evaluate the effectiveness of stretching exercise on joint pain among obese women. 3. To find the association between the pre test and post test level of joint pain among obese women in selected demographic variables. 4. To find the association between the pre test and post test level of joint pain among obese women in selected clinical variables. The research approach was evaluative and Research deaign used was pre - experimental involving only one group pre test and posttest design.Purposive sampling technique was adopted to choose. Joint pain was assessed by Lysholm Knee Scoring scale. Stretching exercise was done daily 8 minutes. Major findings of the study are Demographic variables showed that 11 (36.7%) of obese women participated in the study were in the age group of above 59 years. Majority 16 (53.7%) of obese women were Hindus. One third 13(43.3%) of obese women were illiterate. More than of 20(66.7%) obese women were non-vegetarian. Majority of 13 (43.3%) of obese women participated in the study were married. More than half 17 (56.7%) obese women were implemented family planning method. Clinical variables showed the majority 12 (40%) whose BMI is 30.0-39.9 waist circumstances is extremely high 10 (33%) of obese women. All obese women do not have maximum resistance 8(27%). Majority of obese women were partly depended 11(37%). Majority of obese women have duration of joint pain less than 1 to 5 years 14 (47%). Majority of obese women are using comfort devices as pillows 26 (90%) and some are using back rest 3(7%) and sand bag 1 (3%). Before stretching exercises out of 30 obese student none of them had mild joint pain. 7% had moderate joint pain 93% had sever joint pain. But after stretching exercises 10% have moderate pain and none of them had sever joint pain. The comparison using paired t-test is 25.90*** which proved highly significant of p<001.Hence H01 stated earlier there is significant difference between the level of Joint pain among obese. The study revealed that there is significant association between the selected demographic variable and their post test level of joint pain among elderly. Statistical significance was calculated using chi square test hence H02 stated significant association between the post test level of joint pain among elderl.y There is significant association between the selected clinical variable and their post test level of joint pain. Statistical significance was calculated by using chi - square test. Hence H03 is state earlier - There is no significant association between the post test level of joint pain among obese women and selected clinical variable is accepted.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Stretching Exercises ; Joint Pain ; Obese Women. |
| Subjects: | NURSING > Medical Surgical Nursing |
| Depositing User: | Ramakrishnan J |
| Date Deposited: | 18 Aug 2017 06:14 |
| Last Modified: | 18 Aug 2017 11:47 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/2438 |
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