Investigating work accommodations for low-wage workers with chronic pain
Exploring Work Accommodations for Low-Wage Workers with Chronic Pain-Related Conditions: A Multi-Level Explanatory Sequential Mixed-Methods Study
This study looks at how different workplace adjustments can help low-wage workers who deal with chronic pain, and it aims to understand their experiences in getting the support they need to do their jobs comfortably.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10998724 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research explores how work accommodations can support low-wage workers suffering from chronic pain-related conditions. It employs a mixed-methods approach, starting with a quantitative analysis of the frequency and types of accommodations provided, followed by qualitative interviews to understand the experiences of these workers in obtaining such accommodations. The goal is to identify barriers and facilitators in the workplace that affect the ability of these individuals to receive necessary support. By integrating both quantitative and qualitative data, the research aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the impact of work accommodations on health equity for this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are low-wage workers aged 21 and older who experience chronic pain-related conditions.
Not a fit: Patients who are not low-wage workers or do not experience chronic pain-related conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved workplace policies that better support low-wage workers with chronic pain, enhancing their ability to maintain employment and improve their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research specifically on work accommodations for low-wage workers with chronic pain, similar studies have shown that workplace accommodations can significantly improve outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcarthur, Randi — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Mcarthur, Randi
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.