Fibromyalgia & musculoskeletal pain
Lived and Care Experiences of Chronic Musculoskeletal Shoulder Pain in Australian Adults: A Qualitative Study
Authors' conclusion
Adults with CMSP experience impacts across life stages in multiple domains of functioning (ICF categories) relating to personal and social dimensions. Clinical encounters, particularly interactions with HCPs, influence an individual's confidence and engagement in their CMSP care.
Study context
- Population
- Australian adults with chronic musculoskeletal shoulder pain (CMSP), diverse conditions/diagnoses, aged 21–78 years50% female
- Participants
- 20 adults
- Outcome
- Lived and care experiences of CMSP
Methodological detailsphenomenological approach, purposive sampling, individual semistructured interviews informed by ICF domains, inductive analysis
- Phenomenological approach
- Purposive sampling
- Individual semistructured interviews informed by ICF domains
- Inductive analysis
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- Lived experience themes: 1) impact on body functioning; 2) impact on sleep, energy, and drive; 3) impact on mental well-being and evolving sense of self; 4) coping with CMSP; 5) social support and participation
- Care experience themes: 1) care-seeking choices; 2) interactions with health care professionals (HCPs); 3) values and preferences for components of CMSP care
Original publication
Lived and Care Experiences of Chronic Musculoskeletal Shoulder Pain in Australian Adults: A Qualitative Study. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). Published 11 November 2025. doi:10.
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