Using the common sense model of illness to examine interrelationships between symptom severity and health outcomes in end-stage osteoarthritis patients

Abstract

Objective. The aim was to evaluate the utility of the common sense model (CSM) in characterizing contributors to psychological well-being and quality of life (QoL) in patients with end-stage OA. Methods. One hundred and twenty patients [34 males, 86 females; mean (S.D.) age 65.52 (9.14) years] with end-stage OA (57.5% hip, 42.5% knee) were recruited. OA symptom severity was evaluated according to the WOMAC; coping styles were assessed with the Carver Brief COPE scale illness perceptions were explored with the Brief Illness Perceptions Questionnaire; self-efficacy was assessed with the Arthritis Self-efficacy scale anxiety, depression and overall distress were measured using the Hospital Anxi..