This study of older patients with osteoarthritis and their spouses
examined concordance between patients' and spouses' reports of patients'
pain severity and the association of concordance with support and caregiving
outcomes. Patients and spouses independently viewed videotapes of the
patient performing simulated household tasks and provided ratings of
patients' pain. Many spouses overestimated patients' pain. Spouses who
were accurate in their perceptions of their partner's level of pain
during a particular task were less negative in their responses and provided
emotional support that was more satisfying to the patients. These spouses
also reported less stress from providing support and assistance to the
patient. Martire LM, Keefe FJ, Schulz R, Ready R, Beach SR, Rudy TE,
Starz TW. Adapted from Psychol Aging. 2006 Jun; 21(2):222-30.
PMID 16768570
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