How do we explain painful non-traumatic knee conditions to adolescents? A multiple-method study to develop credible explanations

Review written by Shruti Nambiar info

Key Points

  1. Information that details an adolescent’s non-traumatic knee pain diagnosis, causes for their knee pain and management strategies are encouraged to be included while providing patient education.
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BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE

Adolescents frequently discover that a diagnosis does not clarify the causes of their pain, leaving them with insufficient information (1). This lack of detail restricts their activity participation, impacts their quality of life, and hinders their understanding of pain prevention (1,2). Additionally, the fluctuating nature of their knee pain can result in them being misunderstood by their parents, peers, and teachers (2).

This study aimed to tackle these challenges by offering thorough information and developing reliable explanations for adolescents dealing with non-traumatic knee pain.

Adolescents frequently discover that a diagnosis does not clarify the causes of their pain, leaving them with insufficient information.
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The study emphasizes sharing the importance of understanding pain factors and balancing activity with rest.

METHODS

The study utilized multiple research methods, starting with two systematic literature searches on MEDLINE in March 2022 to gather knowledge on credible explanations for non-traumatic knee pain. An argumentative Delphi process, combined with qualitative thematic analysis, was used to identify

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