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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Sociology of Health and Illness
  • Qualitative Health Research

Background:

  • Work-related back problems are a significant cause of disability and impact individuals' lives profoundly.
  • Understanding the lived experience of workers with back injuries is crucial for effective healthcare and rehabilitation strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the subjective experiences of workers dealing with work-related back problems.
  • To investigate how perceptions of back problems influence disability and social reintegration.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative research design utilizing in-depth ethnographic interviews.
  • 15 workers receiving treatment for back injuries participated in the study.

Main Results:

  • Workers frequently perceived their back problems as permanent, leading to a heightened sense of vulnerability.
  • The perceived threat of future back issues sometimes acted as a disabling factor, hindering return to social roles.
  • Interactions with the healthcare system played a key role in shaping workers' body perceptions and coping strategies.

Conclusions:

  • The perception of permanence in work-related back problems can contribute to the development of chronic disability.
  • Healthcare providers should address patients' perceptions of vulnerability and permanence to facilitate better coping and recovery.
  • Rethinking self-identity and future expectations is essential for workers managing long-term back conditions.