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ArticleBMJ open2017

Common attributes in retired professional cricketers that may enhance or hinder quality of life after retirement: a qualitative study.

Stephanie R Filbay, Felicity Bishop, Nicholas Peirce, Mary E Jones, Nigel K Arden

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Stephanie R FilbayArthritis Research UK Centre for Sport, Exercise and Osteoarthritis; Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatologyand Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9624-0791
Felicity BishopDepartment of Psychology, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.
Nicholas PeirceNational Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine and National Cricket Performance Centre, Loughborough University, Leicester, UK.
Mary E JonesArthritis Research UK Centre for Sport, Exercise and Osteoarthritis; Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatologyand Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
Nigel K ArdenArthritis Research UK Centre for Sport, Exercise and Osteoarthritis; Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatologyand Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.

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Abstract

objectivesRetired professional cricketers shared unique experiences and may possess specific psychological attributes with potential to influence quality of life (QOL). Additionally, pain and osteoarthritis can be common in retired athletes which may negatively impact QOL. However, QOL in retired athletes is poorly understood. This study explores the following questions from the personal perspective of retired cricketers: How do retired cricketers perceive and experience musculoskeletal pain and function in daily life? Are there any psychological attributes that might enhance or hinder retired cricketers' QOL?

designA qualitative study using semistructured interviews, which were subject to inductive, thematic analysis. A data-driven, iterative approach to data coding was employed.

settingAll participants had lived and played professional cricket in the UK and were living in the UK or abroad at the time of interview.

participantsEighteen male participants, aged a mean 57±11 (range 34-77) years had played professional cricket for a mean 12±7 seasons and had been retired from professional cricket on average 23±9 years.

resultsFifteen participants reported pain or joint difficulties and all but one was satisfied with their QOL. Most retired cricketers reflected on experiences during their cricket career that may be associated with the psychological attributes that these individuals shared, including resilience and a positive attitude. Additional attributes included a high sense of body awareness, an ability to self-manage pain and adapt lifestyle choices to accommodate physical limitations. Participants felt fortunate and proud to have played professional cricket, which may have further contributed to the high QOL in this group of retired cricketers.

conclusionsMost retired cricketers in this study were living with pain or joint difficulties. Despite this, all but one was satisfied or very satisfied with their QOL. This may be partly explained by the positive psychological attributes that these retired cricketers shared.

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AthletesAttitude to HealthAdultAgedHumansInterviews as TopicJointsMaleMiddle AgedMusculoskeletal PainQualitative ResearchQuality of LifeResilience, PsychologicalRetirementSportsUnited Kingdomosteoarthritispain manegementqualitative researchresiliencesports medicine

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