Individual illness perceptions have been shown to be important influences on both clinical and work outcomes for those with back pain, yet the influence of ‘significant others’ (spouse/partner/close family member) illness perceptions is rarely explored, particularly in relation to work participation. Semi-structured interviews based on the Illness Perceptions Questionnaire were conducted with two purposive samples of chronic back pain patients (working and work disabled), along with their significant others (n=28). Data were analysed using template analysis.Background
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Individual illness perceptions have been shown to be important influences on clinical outcomes for low back, yet significant others' illness perceptions are rarely explored, particularly in relation to work disability. Semi-structured interviews based on the Illness Perceptions Questionnaire were conducted with a purposive sample of UK disability benefit claimants, along with their significant others (n=5 dyads). Data were analysed using template analysis.Background
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