'Stuck in catch-22': a qualitative study of perceived work ability and decision-making about employment in severe asthma.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Severe asthma (SA) is characterised by persistent asthma symptomatology despite adherence to intensive treatment and control of asthma triggers. It is estimated that approximately 50% of individuals with SA have current employment, considerably less than rates in the general population. Poor physical and mental health status have been suggested as a potential explanation for this, but the relationship has not been investigated in depth. We investigated how bio-psycho-social and cultural factors influence work ability and employment in SA patients.

Methods

Participants were recruited from the Birmingham Regional NHS Severe Asthma Service via opportunity sampling, with the exclusion criteria being individuals who had never been employed, currently in full-time educa

SUBMITTER: Mackiewicz P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11834327 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature