Musculoskeletal pain Musculoskeletal Diseases
Conditions
Interventions
Vocational Advice Service.
Intervention Practices will consist of best current care as determined by the GP practice. In addition, a vocational advice service will be provided at each GP practice al
Sponsors
Keele University (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Primary care consulters with musculoskeletal pain 2. Adults 18 to 70 years of age 3. Currently employed (paid) 4. Current sickness absence of less than 6 months duration, (either GP or self-certified absence) due to musculoskeletal pain OR 5. Patients assessed by the GP (or a nurse practitioner), during the consultation, as struggling with work due to musculoskeletal pain
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with symptoms of possible serious pathology, requiring urgent medical attention 2. Patients unable to read and speak English (Information sheets, cover letters and questionnaires are in English). The postal questionnaires will have a contact name and telephone number that participants can call to discuss any difficulties or help required with completion of the consent form or the questionnaire. Potential participants will need to be able to understand the cover letter and information sheet which explains the study to them, before they can consent to take part. People who can speak English but not write English will however be included and their questionnaires will be completed by telephone. In addition, all interviews will be conducted in English. 3. Patients with serious mental health problems who are vulnerable and for whom participation in the study would be detrimental (at the GP's discretion) 4. Current pregnancy or those patients on maternity leave
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Work absence at baseline, 4 months and 12 months follow up | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measures of pain at baseline, 4 months and 12 months follow up | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed