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ArticleInternational journal of nursing studies advances2021

Disrupted everyday life in the trajectory of low back pain: A longitudinal qualitative study of the cross-sectorial pathways of individuals with low back pain over time.

Camilla Blach Rossen, Mette Terp Høybye, Lene Bastrup Jørgensen, Louise Deigaard Bruun, Lisbeth Hybholt

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  1. Patients' experiences with musculoskeletal spinal pain: a qualitative systematic review.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2026
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Camilla Blach RossenElective Surgery Center, Silkeborg Regional Hospital, Denmark. Falkevej 1-3, 8600 Silkeborg, Denmark.
Mette Terp HøybyeElective Surgery Center, Silkeborg Regional Hospital, Denmark. Falkevej 1-3, 8600 Silkeborg, Denmark.
Lene Bastrup JørgensenKnowledge Centre for Neurorehabilitation of Western Denmark, Regional Hospital Central Jutland, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Denmark.
Louise Deigaard BruunElective Surgery Center, Silkeborg Regional Hospital, Denmark. Falkevej 1-3, 8600 Silkeborg, Denmark.
Lisbeth HybholtCenter for Relationships and De-escalation, Psychiatry Region Zealand, Denmark Fælledvej 6, 4200 Slagelse, Denmark.

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Abstract

Background: Low back pain is a leading cause of disability and sick days worldwide. This type of pain has a fluctuating and recurrent nature, and affects all aspects of a person's life, with profound psychosocial consequences. Objectives: This study aims to explore the everyday life of individuals with low back pain over time and across various contexts. Design: A longitudinal Grounded Theory study with the concept, Settings: The study was conducted in Denmark, and participants were sampled from a regional spine centre in a hospital context. Participants: Twenty-seven individuals with low back pain referred to a hospital for assessment and treatment for herniated discs were sampled. Participants were divided equally between women and men 37-71 years old. Method: Participants were followed through interviews and participant observation for 6-18 months. They were interviewed at least twice, at the beginning and end of the study period. The interviews took place in participants' homes. Data consisted of transcribed interviews and field notes. Results: Two themes, " Conclusions: From the participants' perspectives, healthcare and sickness benefits systems are supportive, but they often disrupt everyday life due to extensive and conflicting demands. Individuals with low back pain must continually adapt to everyday life. Therefore, professionals should support a balanced pattern of adapting to life with recurrent and fluctuating low back pain.

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Health care deliveryInterdisciplinary studiesLongitudinal studiesLow back painQualitative researchSelf-careSocial identity

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