Abstract
Objective: To identify the different characteristics of musculoskeletal pain and the perception of social support in a sample of older adults in the city of Bucaramanga. Method: A quantitative, descriptive methodological approach was used, with a convenience sample of 120 older adults from the department of Santander, Bucaramanga, Colombia. Results: It was found that the sample was composed of women, in 73.3%, most of whom were between 65 and 75 years old. Regarding the characteristics of the condition, 78% do not know their diagnosis. A description of pain as being sharp, cruel and annoying predominates. Regarding social support, it can be observed that the sample presents high levels in the following categories: affective support (78%), instrumental support (76%), social interaction (73%) and informational support (72%). Conclusion: Different descriptors are evidenced for pain experiences, as well as a high perceived social support. It is suggested to perform correlational analyses to identify if the social support mediates pain experience as referred to in various investigations.
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