Impact of non-inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions on work
Research type
Research Study
Full title
The UNIQUE Study. Understanding the impact of Non-Inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions on work and work transitions: a QUalitativE investigation.
IRAS ID
300080
Contact name
LaKrista Morton
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Aberdeen
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 10 months, 17 days
Research summary
Musculoskeletal conditions affect around 1 in 3 of the Scottish population. These conditions have a substantial impact on individuals’ ability to work and put individuals at risk of leaving the workforce. However, few programmes exist to support people with musculoskeletal conditions to stay in work. We have identified an effective online programme developed in Canada called Making it Work™ which supports individuals working with inflammatory arthritis to stay in work for as long as they wish to do so. We plan to adapt this programme so that it is relevant for people in the UK and so that it is relevant for people working with inflammatory and non-inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions However in order to be in a position to successfully make these changes we need to collect data on the specific functional, social and psychological impacts of non-inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions on individuals’ work. We plan to carry out qualitative interviews with people who are working and have non-inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions. The findings will allow us to plan necessary modifications to the Making it Work™ programme so that it can improve the working lives of individuals in the UK with inflammatory and non-inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions.
REC name
London - South East Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
21/PR/1004
Date of REC Opinion
22 Jul 2021
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion