Working with Persistent Pain: An Exploration of Strategies Utilised to Stay Productive at Work

Oakman, Jodi; Kinsman, Natasha; Briggs, Andrew M.

doi:10.1007/s10926-016-9626-5

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“…Encouragingly, of those participants who indicated that their employer was aware of their MSD, nearly 60% indicated that the employer was helpful or very helpful. While employer knowledge did not reach significance in this sample, disclosure to management is likely to be an important factor in enabling positive dialogue to ensure that appropriate adjustments to work conditions and environment can be made [51,52].…”

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Work Outcomes in Patients Who Stay at Work Despite Musculoskeletal Pain

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Purpose To assess self-reported work impacts and associations between psychosocial risk factors and work impairment amongst workers seeking care for musculoskeletal pain while continuing to work. Methods Patients were recruited from Musculoskeletal Assessment Clinics at 5 hospitals across Ireland. Participants completed questionnaires including assessments of work impairment (Work Productivity and Activity Impairment Questionnaire), work ability (single item from the Work Ability Index) and work performance (Work Role Functioning Questionnaire; WRFQ). Logistic and hierarchical regressions were conducted to analyse the relation between psychosocial variables and work outcomes. Results 155 participants (53.5% female; mean age = 46.50 years) who were working at the time of assessment completed the questionnaires. Absenteeism was low, yet 62.6% were classified as functioning poorly according to the WRFQ; 52.3% reported having poor work ability. Logistic regression analyses indicated that higher work role functioning was associated with higher pain self-efficacy (OR 1.51); better work ability was associated with older age (OR 1.063) and lower functional restriction (OR 0.93); greater absenteeism was associated with lower pain self-efficacy (OR 0.65) and poorer work expectancy (OR 1.18). Multiple regression analysis indicated that greater presenteeism was associated with higher pain intensity (β = 0.259) and lower pain self-efficacy (β = - 0.385). Conclusions While individuals continue to work with musculoskeletal pain, their work performance can be adversely affected. Interventions that target mutable factors, such as pain self-efficacy, may help reduce the likelihood of work impairment.

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Work Outcomes in Patients Who Stay at Work Despite Musculoskeletal Pain

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“…The theme of validation, safety, and support that emerged in the present sample emphasizes the importance of considering how patients perceive the treatment environment and context when developing chronic pain interventions and taking measures to ensure that it is conducive to personal growth throughout and following treatment. Similarly, past research has shown that individuals with chronic pain are more inclined to continue to engage in work-related activities if they perceive their employers to be understanding and supportive [95]. …”

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Change Narratives That Elude Quantification: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of How People with Chronic Pain Perceive Pain Rehabilitation

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Dell’Elce

et al. 2016

Pain Research and Management

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Chronic pain negatively impacts health, well-being, and social participation. Effective rehabilitation often hinges on long-term changes in pain-related perceptions and behaviors. However, there are important gaps in understanding how patients perceive these changes. The present pilot study addresses this gap by using qualitative and quantitative methodologies to explore how patients perceive and experience changes in function, participation, and pain-related factors following a chronic pain rehabilitation program. A mixed-method design was used in which the core method was qualitative. Descriptive quantitative data was used to further characterize the sample. Semistructured interviews were conducted 1–6 months following treatment completion. Questionnaires were administered before and after treatment and at follow-up. Interview data was analyzed thematically. Participants' individual descriptive data was compared to established cut-scores and criteria for change. A major theme of personal growth emerged in the qualitative analysis. Participants also discussed the factors that facilitated personal growth and the ongoing challenges to this growth. The quantitative data revealed limited improvement on measures of pain, disability, catastrophizing, and depression. These findings suggest that, despite limited improvement on treatment-related questionnaires, patients can experience an important and enduring sense of personal growth. Clinical and theoretical implications are discussed.

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“…In this study, we used a qualitative approach and obtained insights from both consumers and researchers in the area of musculoskeletal (MSK) research. We chose MSK research as our focus because many projects in this research area heavily involve consumer participants for improving their quality of life [ 28 - 31 ]. Therefore, this cohort can give us rich feedback about their motivations and experience about participating in research.…”

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The Use of Web-Based Technologies in Health Research Participation: Qualitative Study of Consumer and Researcher Experiences

Li¹,

Chang²,

Verspoor³

et al. 2018

J Med Internet Res

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BackgroundHealth consumers are often targeted for their involvement in health research including randomized controlled trials, focus groups, interviews, and surveys. However, as reported by many studies, recruitment and engagement of consumers in academic research remains challenging. In addition, there is scarce literature describing what consumers look for and want to achieve by participating in research.ObjectiveUnderstanding and responding to the needs of consumers is crucial to the success of health research projects. In this study, we aim to understand consumers’ needs and investigate the opportunities for addressing these needs with Web-based technologies, particularly in the use of Web-based research registers and social networking sites (SNSs).MethodsWe undertook a qualitative approach, interviewing both consumer and medical researchers in this study. With the help from an Australian-based organization supporting people with musculoskeletal conditions, we successfully interviewed 23 consumers and 10 researchers. All interviews were transcribed and analyzed with thematic analysis methodology. Data collection was stopped after the data themes reached saturation.ResultsWe found that consumers perceive research as a learning opportunity and, therefore, expect high research transparency and regular updates. They also consider the sources of the information about research projects, the trust between consumers and researchers, and the mobility of consumers before participating in any research. Researchers need to be aware of such needs when designing a campaign for recruitment for their studies. On the other hand, researchers have attempted to establish a rapport with consumer participants, design research for consumers’ needs, and use technologies to reach out to consumers. A systematic approach to integrating a variety of technologies is needed.ConclusionsOn the basis of the feedback from both consumers and researchers, we propose 3 future directions to use Web-based technologies for addressing consumers’ needs and engaging with consumers in health research: (1) researchers can make use of consumer registers and Web-based research portals, (2) SNSs and new media should be frequently used as an aid, and (3) new technologies should be adopted to remotely collect data and reduce administrative work for obtaining consumers’ consent.

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Working with Persistent Pain: An Exploration of Strategies Utilised to Stay Productive at Work

Cited by 34 publications

References 38 publications

Work Outcomes in Patients Who Stay at Work Despite Musculoskeletal Pain

Work Outcomes in Patients Who Stay at Work Despite Musculoskeletal Pain

Change Narratives That Elude Quantification: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of How People with Chronic Pain Perceive Pain Rehabilitation

The Use of Web-Based Technologies in Health Research Participation: Qualitative Study of Consumer and Researcher Experiences

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