Work Ability-Productivity Among Clinical Health Workers Endometriosis Study (Work ACHES)

March 15, 2023 updated by: Krystle Thomas Vedat, Birkbeck, University of London

Work Ability-Productivity Among Clinical Health Workers Endometriosis Study (Work ACHES): Protocol

A qualitative multicentre study protocol. The prospective research explores clinical health workers with a diagnosis of endometriosis, experiencing regular pain and their perceptions of work ability-productivity.

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Detailed Description

Endometriosis has a significant impact on women at work physically, psychologically, and socially. Notably, pain is the most common reported concern, and considerably reduces work ability and productivity. However, previous research has principally focused on general workers, discounting the varied nature of work roles. Health workers appear to have an increased occupational risk of developing the condition, when compared with other shift workers and the general working population. Taking these findings into account, the prospective WORK ACHES study explores the relationship between clinical health workers' regular endometriosis pain, and their perceptions of work ability-productivity during such events.

This multicentre qualitative study will invite employees with a diagnosis of endometriosis and working in clinical settings, to participate in the study. Recruitment will be carried out through study posters displayed in staff areas and occupational health departments, as well as snowballing methods. Semi-structured interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams to discuss participants' experiences of endometriosis pain at work and their work ability-productivity while symptomatic. Thematic analysis will be performed to interpret the data.

The study has sought ethical approval from Birkbeck University of London's ethics Committee, the Integrated Research Application System and the Health Research Authority. Following the completion of the study, a summary of findings will be shared with participants and agreed hospitals. The full study report will also be disseminated to all parties involved and accessed through the University of London's library thesis collection and published in relevant specialty journals.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

20

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Clinical health workers with a diagnosis of endometriosis

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Women aged between 18-65 years.
  • Employed working within a clinical setting health role.
  • English speaking.
  • Currently working full or part time hours.
  • Diagnosis of endometriosis (as reported by participant, as medical records will not be accessed for the purpose of this study).
  • Experiences regular endometriosis associated pain.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Painful comorbidities.
  • Unemployed women.
  • Pregnant women.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Perception of work ability-productivity during endometriosis associated pain
Time Frame: Up to 45 minutes
Semi-structured interviews will be used to examine clinical health workers' perceived work ability-productivity during episodes of endometriosis associated pain.
Up to 45 minutes

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Birkbeck, University of London

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Anticipated)

March 1, 2023

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

October 1, 2023

Study Completion (Anticipated)

November 1, 2023

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 4, 2023

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 4, 2023

First Posted (Actual)

March 16, 2023

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

March 17, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 15, 2023

Last Verified

March 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 50727

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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