a scale to measure return to work self-efficacy
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Developing a scale to measure return to work self-efficacy in chronic pain patients.
IRAS ID
197128
Contact name
Andrew Lucas
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 7 months, 30 days
Research summary
We aim to develop and pilot a scale which measures return to work self-efficacy (RTW-SE) in chronic pain patients. This will be developed and piloted on patients experiencing chronic pain at Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH). Return to work (RTW) can be viewed as a health related construct with behavioural and cognitive elements that are subject to a range of physical, psychological and social influences (Shaw & Huang, 2005).The focus of interest has developed from the conclusions from the qualitative phase (phase 1) of the research. In 2014 a qualitative study was conducted at RNOH to understand the perceptions of patients about maintaining employment and returning to work (Kalsi 2015, accepted for publication). This work identified specific themes that govern RTW-related cognitions and behaviour. Utilising the 2014 data, we aim to construct a robust scale for measuring Return To Work –Self Efficacy, regular volunteering or vocational training in patients with chronic pain.
REC name
West Midlands - Edgbaston Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
16/WM/0098
Date of REC Opinion
18 Feb 2016
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion