Aspinal Stenosis Patients In Pathum Thani Thailand: An Assessment On Kap Impact On Elderly Patients

Abstract

Prevalence of spinal stenosis is unknown. This study aimed to explore the level of knowledge and attitudes of patients with spinal stenosis and their painmanagement practices. Modern society, prevalence of spinal stenosis remains high in different communities especially in elderly patients. 112 subjects were selected by using simple random sampling from Pathum Thani, Thailand. The instruments composed of three parts: Demographic Data, Knowledge and Attitudes of spinal stenosis and Pain Management Questionnaire, and patients Regarding Pain Management caring behaviour Questionnaire. There is lacuna on knowledge and attitudes of spinal stenosis and pain management practices. The findings indicated that spinal stenosis patients had negative attitudes, low level of knowledge and pain management. Whereas the level of exercise practices were moderate. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the patient’s knowledge and attitudes on spinal stenosis and their pain management practices in the study area. After applying KAP, most of the subjects showed a significant change on pain management.