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Patient perspectives on employment participation in the "hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome".

Abstract：

:Background: "Ehlers-Danlos syndrome" (EDS) is a heritable connective disorder influencing multiple aspects of daily life. Most studies have focused on describing the physical symptoms and level of disability, but little knowledge exists about the psychosocial effects of the pathology. Participation in employment is an aspect that strongly influences quality of life of patients with chronic pathologies. This study, therefore, aimed to explore the lived experiences in employment participation of patients diagnosed with "hypermobile EDS". Methods: An inductive thematic analysis, using semi-structured interviews was used. Nine patients, purposively selected by a continuum sampling strategy, were included. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Results: Data analysis resulted in three main themes: (1) elements assisting participation in employment, (2) limitations in employment participation, and (3) unemployment due to the "hypermobile EDS". On the one hand, the results show that related health complaints can impede employment participation to an important extent. On the other hand, patients also report several aspects of work that can affect their well-being in a positive way. Conclusion: There are specific reasons for a person with "hypermobile EDS" to participate in employment. These reasons are different for each person and may even vary in time. Implications for rehabilitation "Hypermobile EDS" greatly impacts activities and participation in daily life. "Living with limitations" is the central theme in the lives of "Hypermobile EDS" patients. Various aspects influence work participation in people with "Hypermobile EDS", such as work pressure, tasks, and transport to work. Work has positive effects in the lives of people with "Hypermobile EDS." Work can create difficulties when the job requirements and tasks do not match the functional abilities of a person with "Hypermobile EDS."

journal_name

Disabil Rehabil

journal_title

Disability and rehabilitation

authors

De Baets S,Calders P,Verhoost L,Coussens M,Dewandele I,Malfait F,Vanderstraeten G,Van Hove G,Van de Velde D

doi

10.1080/09638288.2019.1636316

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2019-07-09 00:00:00

pages

1-10

eissn

0963-8288

issn

1464-5165

pub_type

杂志文章

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Patient perspectives on employment participation in the "hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome".