Article

Chronic pain is known as a complex and subjective phenomenon that challenges
healthcare professionals who coach and support clients with chronic pain. The aim
of this study was to explore how persons with chronic pain experienced their
occupational performance. Eight persons suffering from chronic pain were
interviewed and the data was analysed with the constant comparative method. Three
themes were identified: "Performing is an ongoing attraction", "Getting used to
taking breaks is not easy", and "The challenge to finish performing". "Performing
is an ongoing attraction" illustrates the innate need of every human being to be
active and also how pleasurable occupations do not influence pain. The ongoing
thoughts and emotions while participants stop their performance are described in
"Getting used to taking breaks is not easy". This stop and go during every
occupation is discussed in the perspective of temporality and occupational
performance. In "The challenge to finish performing" the participants describe
how they complete certain occupations despite pain. This is discussed with the
focus on distraction and flow experience.

Langue : ANGLAIS