Research Platform  |   July 2017
The Lived Experience of Adolescents With Chronic Pain: A Phenomenological Study
Ryan Suder, PhD, OTR/L, BCP; Cathy Peirce, PhD, OTR/L; Kristin Winston, PhD, OTR/L; Susan Bazyk, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Author Affiliations
  • Cleveland Clinic Children’s
Article Information
Mental Health / Pediatric Evaluation and Intervention / Basic Research
Research Platform   |   July 2017
The Lived Experience of Adolescents With Chronic Pain: A Phenomenological Study
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2017, Vol. 71, 7111505069p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2017.71S1-RP204B
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2017, Vol. 71, 7111505069p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2017.71S1-RP204B
Abstract

Date Presented 3/31/2017

The purpose of this study was to understand the lived experience of adolescents who live with chronic pain. The study found four main themes among the data. Occupational therapists can benefit from incorporating this knowledge base to improve clients’ overall quality of life and occupational performance.

Primary Author and Speaker: Ryan Suder

Contributing Authors: Cathy Peirce, Kristin Winston