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Michael V Hurley1,2, Sally Irwin2, Jo Erwin3
1Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education, St George's University of London and Kingston University, London, UK.
Musculoskeletal Care
|March 2, 2021
Summary
Workplace interventions for chronic joint pain, like Joint Pain Advice (JPA), are effective. This program improved pain, function, and activity levels while reducing absenteeism and healthcare use.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Public Health
- Health Promotion
Background:
- Chronic joint pain affects many, but self-management and lifestyle advice, particularly on physical activity and weight, can mitigate its impact.
- The Joint Pain Advice (JPA) intervention was developed for broad delivery in health and community settings.
- This study extended JPA delivery into workplace environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To implement and evaluate the Joint Pain Advice (JPA) intervention within workplace settings.
- To assess the feasibility, benefits, and value of workplace-based chronic joint pain self-management programs.
- To determine the impact of JPA on employee musculoskeletal health, pain, function, and related outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Trained advisors delivered JPA in 20 organizations (large public and SMEs) to 481 participants.
- Intervention included initial assessments (MSK-HQ, activity, function), self-management education, motivational interviewing, and personalized action plans.
- Participants received three reviews over six months to reinforce messages and revise plans.
Main Results:
- High participant satisfaction reported, with advice valued as tailored and beneficial.
- Significant improvements observed in Musculoskeletal Health and Quality of Life (MSK-HQ) by 9.5 points.
- Reductions in pain (-1.7 points) and improvements in physical function (-2.0 points), activity levels, and self-confidence were noted.
Conclusions:
- Delivering self-management advice for chronic joint pain in workplaces is practicable, beneficial, and valued.
- Local health promotion or occupational health professionals can effectively deliver JPA.
- The JPA intervention offers potential benefits for employers of all sizes, including reduced absenteeism and healthcare utilization.
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