RecruitingNCT06877481

Turkish Validation of the Geriatric Pain Measure - Short Form

Turkish Adaptation, Validation, and Reliability Assessment of the Geriatric Pain Measure - Short Form

Sponsor

Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital

Enrollment

150 participants

Start Date

Mar 15, 2025

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Chronic Pain Geriatric Assessment Pain Measurement

Summary

This study aims to adapt, validate, and assess the reliability of the Geriatric Pain Measure - Short Form in Turkish. A total of 150 patients aged 65 years and older will complete the scale under the supervision of pain management and gerontology specialists. Reliability and validity will be evaluated using statistical analyses, including internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and correlation with validated pain and sleep scales. Ethical approval has been obtained, and all participants will provide informed consent.

Eligibility

Min Age: 65 Years

Inclusion Criteria2

Geriatric patients with chronic pain
Patients who agreed to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria3

Demantia
Mental of physical disorders that effect patients answering the scales
Diagnosis of malignancy

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Interventions

OTHERGeriatric Pain Measurement Short Form

Geriatric Pain Measure - Short Form (GPM-SF) is a validated pain assessment tool designed specifically for older adults. It is a 12-item questionnaire that evaluates pain intensity, interference with daily activities, and emotional impact of chronic pain in geriatric patients. The short form provides a quick and reliable assessment of pain-related disability in older populations.