Workers Age 55 and over Working with Pain. A Descriptive Interpretive Study

摘要: Purpose In most industrialized countries, the share of workers in age 55+ group is increasing while there a shortage young workers. Although data suggest that at least one five older suffers from chronic musculoskeletal pain, will continue working despite pain. The objective this study to explore factors associated with staying work for Methods An interpretive descriptive method was used. Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted. Inclusion criteria were: manual/mixed occupations, persistent and 28 h weekly or more. Analysis performed using themes conceptual model created. Results Fourteen participants included, ages 55–70. They ranged self-employed individuals employees large organizations. For most, perception being useful, having peer recognition feeling contributes health essential drivers work. Flexibility deemed by all but took various forms. Individual cost varied low high. Conclusion This identified both personal work-related presence New concept appears promising.