None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis is a relatively common condition which results in significant pain and loss of function. Despite its prevalence it is poorly understood. The cause of frozen shoulder is unknown, and treatment options are limited. Additionally the impact on individuals suffering from a frozen shoulder is poorly characterised. Anecdotally the impact of this condition can be severe with marked pain experience and prolonged loss of function, potentially resulting in significant psychological and socioeconomic impacts for individuals effected by the condition. This study aims to better understand the impact of frozen shoulder on people who have recently suffered from the condition. By interviewing individuals using a phenomenological approach we aim to get a deeper understanding of the lived experience of people who have recently suffered from this poorly understood disease.
Interventions
This is an observational study, where participants will take part in a semi-structured interview exploring their experience with frozen shoulder. The interview will occur as a once off interview, lasting 60-90 minutes. No further long term follow-up will be required.
Sponsors
Professor Michael Shanahan
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Individuals who have had a recently diagnosed frozen shoulder will be invited to participate in the study. They will be selected from those who recently participated in our work on the treatment of the condition.
Exclusion criteria
Of those involved in the prior study we believe none will need to be excluded from this project
Outcome results
None listed