Employees’ experiences of chronic pain in the workplace

This study provides insights into a range of factors that are described as helping or hindering the self-management of chronic pain at work. While support needs vary, inequities in workplace provisions and support are described. Occupational health and well-being services are described as not uniformly accessible, and workplace policies relating to chronic conditions or disability as vague. Line managers are described as playing a critical role in employee experiences, but are often perceived to lack the knowledge and training to address employees' support needs.