Physical therapists and importance of work participation in patients with musculoskeletal disorders: a focus group study

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Nathan HuttingYvonne F Heerkens

Abstract

Musculoskeletal disorders are a major health problem resulting in negative effects on wellbeing and substantial costs to society. Work participation is associated with positive benefits for both mental and physical health. Potentially, generalist physical therapists (GPTs) can play an important role in reducing absenteeism, presenteeism and associated costs in patients with musculoskeletal disorders. However, work participation is often insufficiently addressed within generalist physical therapy practice (GPTP). Therefore, this study evaluates whether GPTs take work participation into account as a determining factor in patients with musculoskeletal disorders, and how this might be improved. This qualitative study consisted of seven focus groups involving 30 participants: 21 GPTs and 9 occupational physical therapists (OPTs). Based on an interview guide, participants were asked how they integrate work participation within their practice, how they collaborate with other professionals, and how GPTs can improve integration of the patient's work within their practice. Although participants recognized the importance of work participation, they mentioned that the integration of this item in their GPTP could be improved. Generally, GPT...Continue Reading

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Sep 1, 2017·Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology·Wiebke OswaldYvonne F Heerkens
May 26, 2021·Journal of Hand Therapy : Official Journal of the American Society of Hand Therapists·Susan EmersonJane Fedorczyk
Nov 4, 2021·BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders·Wiebke OswaldNathan Hutting

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