1Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Parul Institute of Nursing, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India. Email: anantkumar.patel20986@paruluniversity.ac.in; ORCID: 0000-0002-0732-2809
2Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Parul Institute of Nursing & Research, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India. Email: priya.mondal34274@paruluniversity.ac.in; ORCID: 0009-0005-3513-0678
3Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Parul Institute of Nursing, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India. Email: Heena.baria59247@paruluniversity.ac.in; ORCID: 0000-0001-7259-538X
4Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Parul Institute of Nursing, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India. Email: janki.rathva31278@paruluniversity.ac.in; ORCID: 0009-0009-6337-8733
5Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Parul Institute of Nursing, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India. Email: dimpleben.vyas31276@paruluniversity.ac.in; ORCID: 0009-0000-2190-2853
*Corresponding Author: Priya Mondal, Assistant Professor, Parul Institute of Nursing & Research, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India. Email: priya.mondal34274@paruluniversity.ac.in; ORCID: 0009-0005-3513-0678
Background: Arthritis is a leading cause of disability among senior citizens, yet its burden in Indian communities remains understudied. This study assessed the prevalence, severity, and impact of arthritis on physical and psychosocial well-being.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 100 senior citizens (aged ≥55 years) was conducted using a structured interview schedule. Data on demographics, arthritis diagnosis, symptoms, pain severity, daily limitations, and treatment effectiveness were analysed descriptively and inferentially.
Results: 81% of participants were diagnosed with arthritis, predominantly osteoarthritis (50%). Over 90% reported active symptoms, with 73.6% experiencing knee involvement. Pain severity was moderate (53.9%) or severe (30.3%), significantly limiting daily activities (walking: 67.1%; climbing stairs: 57.8%). Emotional well-being was moderately affected in 36.8%, and 39.4% reported reduced social participation. Only 28.6% found treatments "very effective."
Conclusion: Arthritis imposes substantial physical and psychosocial burdens on seniors, underscoring the need for targeted interventions, improved treatment efficacy, and holistic care models.
Keywords: Arthritis, elderly, quality of life, Physical functioning
How to cite this article: Patel A, Mondal P, Baria H, Rathva J, Vyas D. Quality of Life Among Senior Citizens: A Cross-Sectional Study. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(11s): 110-113; DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.11s.13
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Conflict of interest: Nil