'Pain free if I ever will be': lived experience of workers seeking care for pain attributed to musculoskeletal disorders.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pain attributed to musculoskeletal disorders are a significant hinderance to work ability and economic growth, especially in developing countries. Quality of life and lived experience of workers with musculoskeletal disorders have not been explored enough to determine whether person-centred care is provided. There is a wealth of evidence for using the biomedical approach in the management of workers with musculoskeletal disorders, which has proved ineffective in reducing absenteeism and symptoms experienced by workers. The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experience of workers seeking care for musculoskeletal disorders and how their pain attitudes and beliefs influenced their experience.

Methods

A qualitative approach with thematic analysis was used.

SUBMITTER: Petersen B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11448230 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature