Table 1 Main themes and subthemes identified through analysis of the data.
From: Low back pain patients' experiences of work modifications; a qualitative study
Work modifications: Occupational Health assistance |
   A service for employers rather than employees |
   Advice may be over-cautious |
   Influence may vary and may be dependent on perceived causation |
   Modifications left to manager to implement |
Work modifications: assistance from employers/managers |
   Help depends on the individual manager |
   May be over-cautious in their support |
   Managers with experience of back pain perceived to be more sympathetic |
Work modifications: patient control |
   Easier to modify workload if in control |
   The pros and cons of working for oneself |
   Fewer options if working alone |
   Colleague support |