Article

In the past, qualitative studies have focused on chronic low back pain
(LBP), yet 90% of LBP is acute and episodic. The purpose of this study was to
examine the broader experience (acute as well chronic) of LBP in the community.
METHODS: This study was part of a Personal Project Analysis of adaptation to LBP.
Participants answered an open-ended question that invited them to tell
researchers about their LBP. The narratives were analysed using thematic content
analysis and structure was analysed using the narrative types described in 'The
Wounded Storyteller' (Frank A. The Wounded Story Teller: Body, Illness and
Ethics. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press; 1995). FINDINGS: Two themes
were identified: (1) the challenges to the authenticity of LBP and (2) the
consequences of living with LBP, which had two threads: the disruption of life
due to physical limitations, and the emotional distress incurred. The narratives
were solely told as chaos narratives. CONCLUSIONS:
The emotional and behavioural
responses of individuals with LBP and the tensions that exist between the
individual and others, especially healthcare providers, is explained in the
context of LBP as a moral event. Understanding the narratives as chaos narratives
provides insight into ways to improve the quality of the interactions between
patients and health care providers.

Langue : ANGLAIS