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Article: Chronic Pain and Occupation: An Exploration of the Lived Experience
- Article from:
- The American Journal of Occupational Therapy
- Article date:
- May 1, 2007
- Author:
CopyrightCopyright American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. May/Jun 2007. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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OBJECTIVE. There is limited research on the relationship between chronic pain and occupation. This phenomenological research study explored the lived occupational experiences of people who have chronic pain.
METHOD. Via demographic questionnaires, semistructured interviews, and field notes
, data were collected on 13 participants with various types of pain.
RESULTS. Thematic analysis yielded one main theme: "Chronic Pain Is Life Changing." The following sub-themes also emerged: "Chronic Pain Triggers Emotional Distress"; "Chronic Pain Reveals the Strength of Rela-tionships"; "Chronic Pain and Occupation Are Reciprocally Related Forces"; and "Chronic Pain Elicits Innovative Adaptive ...