Rural workers' experience of low back pain: exploring why they continue to work.

摘要: Introduction Many New Zealand rural workers have repeated low back pain (LBP) episodes yet continue to work. We wanted find out why, given that other manual with LBP often end up on long term sick leave or permanently disabled. Methods Our primarily qualitative approach used mixed methods investigate non-specific LBP. Participants (n = 33) were surveyed for demographic data, the Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire and General Self Efficacy Scale followed by one-to-one semi-structured interviews. Analysis ranged from descriptive content detailed Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Results had high self efficacy scores, positive perceptions about but strong beliefs is lifelong. Four distinct themes emerged. “Thinking my head before back” “Knowing risks” described participants’ innovation regarding job modifications. “Just carry on” “Love of land” related stoical resilience commitment something more than employment. Conclusions This workforce adopts a ‘can do’ attitude work, managing within context having control flexible work practices. Implications: Rehabilitation interventions promoting targeting attitudes towards getting whilst accepting as part everyday life, may merit