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Exercise-Based Pain Interventions for People with Dementia Using a Biopsychosocial-Environmental (BPSE) Model
Current geriatrics reports, v 14(1), 23
10 Nov 2025
PMID: 41229923
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Abstract
Purpose of review
To introduce the Biopsychosocial-Environmental (BPSE) model to guide an exercise intervention to address pain related to osteoarthritis (OA) among people living with dementia (PLWD). This review [1] synthesizes literature on the biological, psychological, social, and environmental aspects of pain from OA in the knee, neurodegeneration in PLWD, and exercise implications for these comorbidities, and [2] demonstrates the clinical utility of the BPSE model in designing tailored exercise interventions to manage knee OA pain in PLWD.
Recent findings
Research indicates that pain from knee OA and neurodegeneration from dementia interact across multiple factors, including psychological, social, and environmental. These factors compound the biological interactions of the comorbidities, further challenging function and quality of life.
Summary
The BPSE model provides a structured framework for tailoring exercise interventions to PLWDs’ interests and preserved abilities. Applying this model may improve pain management, mobility, and quality of life while informing future chronic disease management in PLWD.
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- Title
- Exercise-Based Pain Interventions for People with Dementia Using a Biopsychosocial-Environmental (BPSE) Model
- Creators
- Annalisa Na (Corresponding Author) - Drexel University, Physical Therapy (and Rehabilitation Sciences)Joke Bradt - Drexel University, Creative Arts TherapiesGediminas Gliebus - Drexel University, NeurologyJulie A. Fritz - University of UtahLaura N Gitlin - Drexel University, College of Nursing and Health Professions
- Publication Details
- Current geriatrics reports, v 14(1), 23
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Number of pages
- 12
- Grant note
- National Institute of Aging: K23AG081547
National Institute of Health / National Institute of Aging K23AG081547.
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Creative Arts Therapies; Neurology; College of Nursing and Health Professions; Physical Therapy (and Rehabilitation Sciences)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:001610743400001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-105021269847
- Other Identifier
- 991022130378104721
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Geriatrics & Gerontology