The Experience of Pregnancy-Related Lumbopelvic Pain: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis
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Buin, Luciana, Joaquim, Regina Helena Vitale Torkomian, Strong, Jenny and Robinson, Katie. 2024. "The Experience of Pregnancy-Related Lumbopelvic Pain: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis." Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy. 91 (1), pp. 29-43. https://doi.org/10.1177/00084174231172037
| Article Title | The Experience of Pregnancy-Related Lumbopelvic Pain: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis |
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| ERA Journal ID | 15855 |
| Article Category | Article |
| Authors | Buin, Luciana, Joaquim, Regina Helena Vitale Torkomian, Strong, Jenny and Robinson, Katie |
| Journal Title | Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy |
| Journal Citation | 91 (1), pp. 29-43 |
| Number of Pages | 15 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Ltd |
| Place of Publication | United States |
| ISSN | 0008-4174 |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1177/00084174231172037 |
| Web Address (URL) | https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/00084174231172037 |
| Abstract | Background. Pregnancy-related lumbopelvic pain is common and can impact quality of life. Purpose. To synthesize existing qualitative research on people's experiences of pregnancy-related lumbopelvic pain in pregnancy and during the postpartum period. Method. A keyword search of four electronic databases between 2000 and 2022 was completed. Included studies were appraised and synthesized using a meta-ethnographic approach. Findings. Twenty-three studies were included. Analysis identified four core themes: (1) uncertainties about pregnancy-related lumbopelvic pain, (2) struggles to attain achieve treatment and pain management, (3) profound activity consequences, and (4) emotional wellbeing, relationship, and identity impacts of pregnancy-related lumbopelvic pain. Implications. The occupational therapy role with this population has not to our knowledge yet been described. Given the centrality of occupational disruption to the experience of this population we argue that developing and evaluating occupational therapy interventions to address functional, work, parenting and wellbeing outcomes for this population is warranted and should be prioritized. |
| Keywords | Qualitative research; Chronic pain; Review; Occupational therapy |
| ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 4299. Other health sciences |
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| Byline Affiliations | Federal University of Săo Carlos, Brazil |
| School of Health and Medical Sciences | |
| University of Limerick, Ireland |
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