Factors of importance for work disability in women with fibromyalgia: An interview study

Liedberg, Gunilla M.; Henriksson, Chris M.

doi:10.1002/art.10454

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Factors of importance for work disability in women with fibromyalgia: An interview study

Liedberg, Gunilla M., Henriksson, Chris M.·2002·Arthritis Care & Research

DOI 10.1002/art.10454

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Objective: Fibromyalgia symptoms such as continuous pain, tiredness, hyperalgesia, and allodynia limit gainful employment. The present study examines which factors influence the decision to remain in a work role for women with fibromyalgia. This information is important for the individual and for public finances. Methods: Qualitative interviews were performed with 39 women, 19 of whom were gainfully employed and 20 who had stopped working. The transcribed interviews were analyzed and divided into categories and subcategories. Results: Four categories appear, at societal and individual levels, that were regarded as important by the women for remaining in a work role. Conclusions: The ability to remain at work depends not only on limitations in work capacity, but also on the capacity of society to adjust work environments and work tasks. More individual solutions are needed to allow women with fibromyalgia to maintain work roles.

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Being able to continue working was much more challenging, or impossible, for subjects who did not have family support.
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Authors: Liedberg, G. M., & Henriksson, C. M.
Affiliations: Linköping University (SE)
ORCID: Liedberg, Gunilla M.
Venue: Arthritis Care & Research
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2002-06-05
Volume: 47
Issue: 3
Pages: 266-274
ISSN: 0893-7524 (ISSN-L)
1529-0123
DOI: 10.1002/art.10454
OpenAlex: W1989871348
Cited by: 134
References: 33
Citations by year: 2025: 4 · 2024: 5 · 2023: 2 · 2021: 6 · 2020: 5 · 2019: 4 · 2018: 1 · 2017: 5 · 2016: 5 · 2015: 9 · 2014: 6 · 2013: 10 · 2012: 7
FWCI: 4.26
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Licence: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor)
Locations: Arthritis Care & Research (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics: Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
Health Sciences › Health Professions › Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation › Medical Practices and Rehabilitation
Health Sciences › Health Professions › Occupational Therapy › Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
Keywords: fibromyalgia, work disability, women, employment retention, work capacity, workplace adaptation, work tasks, chronic pain, hyperalgesia, allodynia, fatigue, social factors, personal factors
MeSH terms: Adaptation, Psychological, Adult, Disability Evaluation, Employment, Female, Fibromyalgia, Grief, Humans, Interviews as Topic, Middle Aged, Self Concept, Social Environment, Social Values

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