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Influences of Chronic Pain on Proximal Job Retention Outcomes: A Systematic Literature Review

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 November 2012

Hanna Issa ,
Elias Mpofu ,
Kaye Brock ,
Ralph R. Crystal  and
Ruth T. Lynch
Hanna Issa
Affiliation:
University of Sydney
Elias Mpofu
Affiliation:
University of Sydney
Kaye Brock
Affiliation:
University of Sydney
Ralph R. Crystal
Affiliation:
University of Kentucky
Ruth T. Lynch
Affiliation:
University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Abstract

Objective. The study examined the evidence for the influence of chronic pain on proximal work participation behaviours important for job retention such as presenteeism, absenteeism and job satisfaction.

Method. A comprehensive literature search was undertaken using various databases including PsycINFO, Medline, Scopus and other sources which resulted in the identification of 353 articles of which 15 articles were chosen for analysis and inclusion. Eligibility was based on a mixed methodological framework using the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) checklist.

Results. There is evidence to suggest that chronic pain influences work participation qualities including absenteeism, presenteeism and job satisfaction. Personality and work content factors mediate the relationship between chronic pain and the proximal work participation variables.

Conclusion. Interventions targeting proximal work context behaviours appear to hold promise for long-term work participation by people with chronic pain. Rehabilitation interventions for job retention with chronic pain will likely be successful with attention to ongoing, changeable work participation behaviours that predict job retention.

Keywords

chronic painemployment outcomesabsenteeismjob satisfactionpresenteeismservice industryjob retention
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The Australian Journal of Rehabilitation Counselling , Volume 18 , Issue 2 , December 2012 , pp. 89 - 106
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2012

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