Employees' experiences of chronic pain in the workplace.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Between one-third and one-half of the UK population is affected by chronic pain. Effectively supporting people with chronic pain at work requires an understanding of employees' experiences and expressed support needs.

Aims

To understand how chronic pain affects people in their place of work, their reported support needs with relation to self-managing their chronic pain at work, and views towards the support provided by their employers.

Methods

Qualitative study involving semi-structured interviews conducted with working-age adults who experience chronic pain and are employed in organizations in England. Data were analysed thematically and inductively.

Results

Thirteen employees were interviewed (12 female, 1 male; aged 19-58 years). Four themes and 1

SUBMITTER: Blake H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12370396 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature