Dunn, M; Rushton, AB; Soundy, A; Heneghan, NR
(2022)
Individuals' beliefs about the biopsychosocial factors that contribute to their chronic musculoskeletal pain: protocol for a qualitative study in the UK.
BMJ Open, 12 (7).
e062970.
ISSN 2044-6055
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2022-062970
SGUL Authors: Dunn, Michael John
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) is described as pain that persists for longer than 3 months. At present, no research is available that understands why CMP develops and continues from the perspective of the individual. Research is needed to establish if there are any consistent biopsychosocial factors perceived as contributing to CMP and what informs such beliefs. Understanding individual beliefs will inform more effective communication between clinicians and patients about their CMP, as well as informing future research into the epidemiology of CMP. Interpretative phenomenological analysis will be used as a methodological framework as it explores how individuals make sense of their world through personal experiences and perceptions while preserving individual nuance. The aim of this study is to understand individuals' beliefs and perceptions about the biological, psychological and social factors, which contribute to the development and maintenance of their CMP. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: A qualitative study informed by the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research using interpretative phenomenological analysis and semistructured interviews. A maximum variation purposive sample of 6-12 adults with CMP will be recruited from the general public in the UK. One semistructured interview will be conducted with each participant via an online video platform with interviews transcribed verbatim. The interview schedule (codesigned with expert patients and informed by existing evidence) identifies three domains of important questions; (1) patient beliefs on why they developed and continue to experience CMP; (2) the relationship between their biopsychosocial experiences and CMP; and (3) the origin of their beliefs. Strategies such as 'member checking' will be employed to ensure trustworthiness. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: Ethical approval was granted by the Research Ethics Office at the University of Birmingham (reference ERN_21-0813). Informed consent will be obtained from all participants. The study findings will be submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal and for presentation at conferences.
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Keywords: |
Musculoskeletal disorders, PAIN MANAGEMENT, QUALITATIVE RESEARCH, Adult, Chronic Pain, Cytidine Monophosphate, Humans, Musculoskeletal Pain, Qualitative Research, United Kingdom, Humans, Cytidine Monophosphate, Qualitative Research, Adult, Musculoskeletal Pain, Chronic Pain, United Kingdom, Musculoskeletal disorders, QUALITATIVE RESEARCH, PAIN MANAGEMENT, 1103 Clinical Sciences, 1117 Public Health and Health Services, 1199 Other Medical and Health Sciences |
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BMJ Open |
ISSN: |
2044-6055 |
Language: |
eng |
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Date | Event |
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21 July 2022 | Published | 14 July 2022 | Accepted |
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Creative Commons: Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0 |
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35863841 |
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WOS:000829479100005 |
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https://openaccess.sgul.ac.uk/id/eprint/116255 |
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https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2022-062970 |
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