“If I can get over that, I can get over anything”—understanding how individuals with acute whiplash disorders form beliefs about pain and recovery: a qualitative study

Williamson, Esther; Nichols, Vivien; Lamb, Sarah E

doi:10.1016/j.physio.2014.06.001

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“…As suggested by Linton [35], validation in pain communication functions to soothe negative affect by acknowledging the patient's experience and thereby increasing disclosure to promote problem solving and shared decision making. The importance of being understood by health care professionals [15], and of receiving information and support to understand and cope with one's situation, has previously been highlighted in qualitative studies in individuals with WAD [13,16,17,19]. Feeling believed and getting validation of the whiplash injury is considered a necessary step in the recovery process [17], with implications for return to work as suggested by the ndings in this study.…”

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Return to work a bumpy road: A qualitative study on experiences of work ability and work situation in individuals with chronic whiplash-associated disorders

Peolsson

Hermansen

Peterson

et al. 2020

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Background: Work resumption is a big challenge in the rehabilitation process for individuals with whiplash-associated disorders (WAD). To better meet the needs of individuals with WAD in their return to work process, more knowledge on their experiences and perspectives is needed. The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of work ability and the work situation of individuals who participated in a neck-specific exercise programme for chronic WAD. Methods: This qualitative study has an exploratory and descriptive design based on data collected through open-ended interviews with 17 individuals with chronic WAD. Data were analysed inductively using conventional content analysis. Results: Analysis of the data yielded the following five categories related to the participants’ narratives on their experiences of work ability and their work situation: Return to work – a process of setbacks and bureaucracy; The need to be understood by health care, and to receive a treatment plan; Individual resources are important for work ability; The consequences of reduced work ability; and Working conditions are important for work ability. Conclusion: Individuals with chronic WAD often struggle to return to work. Emotional and practical support from stakeholders is imperative and needs to be strengthened. Participating in a neck-specific exercise programme, including being acknowledged and receiving information about WAD, could positively affect the work ability of WAD sufferers. This study has provided management strategies to improve the ability to work for individuals with chronic WAD, and highlights the need to incorporate a healthy and sustainable return to work in the rehabilitation of individuals with WAD, thereby making their return to work a success.

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“…Previous qualitative studies have explored the experience of living with WAD [15][16][17][18], including challenges in returning to work [18][19][20]. Work resumption was identi ed as the biggest challenge in the rehabilitation process [19] and in one study, participants expressed sadness over being unable to work [20].…”

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Return to work a bumpy road: A qualitative study on experiences of work ability and work situation in individuals with chronic whiplash-associated disorders

Peolsson

Hermansen

Peterson

et al. 2020

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“…The latter finding confirms the results of Southerst et al (), who reported that exercise alone can improve the management of neck pain among people with WAD. In clinical settings, therapy for WAD indeed requires healthcare professionals to learn how to understand what the disorder means from one patient with WAD to the next (Williamson, Nichols, & Lamb, ). At the same time, drawing on the findings of Coppieters et al () that women with traumatic chronic neck pain report greater pain‐related disability than those with nontraumatic neck pain, healthcare professionals should adopt person‐centred approaches in customizing recommendations to suit each person's individual needs.…”

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“…The latter finding confirms the results of Southerst et al (2016), who reported that exercise alone can improve the management of neck pain among people with WAD. In clinical settings, therapy for WAD indeed requires healthcare professionals to learn how to understand what the disorder means from one patient with WAD to the next (Williamson, Nichols, & Lamb, 2015).…”

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Recovery despite everyday pain: Women's experiences of living with whiplash‐associated disorder

Juuso

Skär

Söderberg

2020

Musculoskeletal Care

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Introduction Living with whiplash‐associated disorders (WAD) means living every day under the influence of pain and limitations. As the incidence of WAD and the related intensity of pain are somewhat higher among women than men, the aim of the present study was to describe women's experiences of living with WAD. Methods A purposive sample of seven women participated in individual in‐depth qualitative interviews, the transcripts of which were subjected to qualitative content analysis. Results The results of the analysis suggested six themes of women's experiences with WAD: living with unpredictable pain; trying to manage the pain; living with limitations; being unable to work as before; needing support and understanding; and learning to live with limitations. The findings showed that unpredictable pain limited women's strength to engage in activities of daily life and be as active as before. Support and understanding were important for their ability to manage changes in their daily lives. Conclusions Pain considerably affects the daily lives of women with WAD, particularly by limiting their ability to perform activities and to enjoy their professional and social lives. As women with WAD need support with managing their daily lives, nurses and other healthcare personnel should adopt a person‐centred approach, in order to support such women according to their individual needs and circumstances.

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“…Therefore the intervention designed for the RCT will specifically aim to increase participants' mobility through a strengthening and walking program. Based on these findings and what is already known about pain beliefs and recovery [56] the intervention has been developed around the specific needs of older people. Participants' beliefs about pain, ageing and walking aids may act as barriers to engaging with/adhering to a rehabilitation program and these will be challenged by underpinning the program with cognitive behavioral (CB) principles.…”

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A qualitative study of older people’s experience of living with neurogenic claudication to inform the development of a physiotherapy intervention

Lyle

Williamson

Darton

et al. 2016

Disability and Rehabilitation

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We have obtained important findings about older people's experiences of living with NC and preferences for physiotherapy treatment and outcomes. These will be incorporated into an evidence-based intervention and evaluated in a randomized controlled trial. Implications for rehabilitation Older people living with NC want to get back to meaningful activities and learn how to live with the threat of pain. Allied health professionals (AHPs) should be sensitive to the complex and ambiguous ways in which older people live with ageing and age-related decline. AHPs are in a position to support patients' successful transition to the use of walking aids thereby reducing stigmatizing effects and increasing activity. AHPs should consider a mixture of one-to-one and group classes to enable rehabilitation for older NC patients.

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“If I can get over that, I can get over anything”—understanding how individuals with acute whiplash disorders form beliefs about pain and recovery: a qualitative study

Cited by 21 publications

References 21 publications

Return to work a bumpy road: A qualitative study on experiences of work ability and work situation in individuals with chronic whiplash-associated disorders

Return to work a bumpy road: A qualitative study on experiences of work ability and work situation in individuals with chronic whiplash-associated disorders

Recovery despite everyday pain: Women's experiences of living with whiplash‐associated disorder

A qualitative study of older people’s experience of living with neurogenic claudication to inform the development of a physiotherapy intervention

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