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Occupational role performance in persons with back pain

J A Kopec¹, J M Esdaile

¹Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Disability and Rehabilitation

|October 30, 1998

Summary

A new Occupational Role Questionnaire (ORQ) measures work performance for individuals with back pain. Factors like age, job demands, and disability level impact job satisfaction.

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Area of Science:

Occupational health
Rehabilitation medicine
Psychometrics

Background:

Back pain is a significant cause of work disability.
Limited data exists on the impact of back pain on employed individuals.
Understanding workplace consequences is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a reliable measure of occupational role performance for individuals experiencing back pain.
To assess the relationship between this new measure and sociodemographic/work-related factors.
To provide a tool for evaluating the impact of chronic conditions in the workplace.

Main Methods:

Item analysis and reduction were used to develop the Occupational Role Questionnaire (ORQ).
The ORQ consists of eight items across two scales: productivity and satisfaction with work.
Internal consistency and correlation with the Roland and Morris Disability Scale were evaluated.

Main Results:

The developed eight-item ORQ demonstrated good internal consistency.
The ORQ scales correlated as expected with the Roland and Morris Disability Scale.
Multivariate analysis indicated that younger age (30-39), physically demanding jobs, and higher disability levels negatively affected work satisfaction.

Conclusions:

The Occupational Role Questionnaire (ORQ) is a viable tool for assessing work performance in individuals with back pain.
The ORQ can be utilized to study the workplace consequences of back pain and other chronic conditions.
Findings highlight specific factors influencing job satisfaction among workers with back pain.

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