Gareth Stephens1, Seth O'Neill2, Claire Mottershead3, Catrin Hawthorn4, Gillian Yeowell5, Chris Littlewood6. 1. The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Birmingham, UK. Electronic address: Gareth.stephens@nhs.net. 2. University of Leicester, East Midlands, UK. Electronic address: so59@leicester.ac.uk. 3. PPIE Member, The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Birmingham, UK. Electronic address: roh-tr.research@nhs.net. 4. Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, UK. Electronic address: Catrin.Hawthorn@wales.nhs.uk. 5. Department of Allied Health Professions, Faculty of Health, Psychology & Social Care, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK. Electronic address: G.Yeowell@mmu.ac.uk. 6. Department of Allied Health Professions, Faculty of Health, Psychology & Social Care, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK; Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, School of Primary, Community and Social Care, Keele University, Staffordshire, UK. Electronic address: c.littlewood@mmu.ac.uk.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Greater Trochanteric Pain syndrome (GTPS) is a condition causing lateral hip pain, which can be both persistent and debilitating. Data suggests that NHS patients with GTPS often have complex presentations with greater risk of developing persistent pain. No research to date has looked to understand the lived experience of patients with GTPS. OBJECTIVES: This data may help inform a programme of intervention development for testing in a future randomised controlled trial. Hence, this qualitative study aimed to provide insight into the experiences and perceptions of patients suffering with GTPS. DESIGN: Qualitative study using semi-structured interviews. METHODS: Ten patients diagnosed with GTPS in consultant-led clinic at one NHS Hospital. Patients were identified from the physiotherapy waiting list and approached via a postal letter. Once informed consent was gained, semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted, transcribed verbatim and analysed using the Framework Method. RESULTS: Data were analysed with reference to five pre-determined themes (1) living with persistent pain; (2) understanding the problem and pain; (3) experiences of previous treatment; (4) beliefs about activity and exercise; (5) the future. CONCLUSION: The participants with GTPS, interviewed in this study commonly suffered from debilitating pain, affecting them during activity and at rest. They were confused about the diagnoses they were given and the meaning of their pain in relation to activity. Furthermore, participants were often either uncertain or pessimistic about their potential to recover. CLINICAL TRIALS REGISTRY: ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03720587.
BACKGROUND: Greater Trochanteric Pain syndrome (GTPS) is a condition causing lateral hip pain, which can be both persistent and debilitating. Data suggests that NHS patients with GTPS often have complex presentations with greater risk of developing persistent pain. No research to date has looked to understand the lived experience of patients with GTPS. OBJECTIVES: This data may help inform a programme of intervention development for testing in a future randomised controlled trial. Hence, this qualitative study aimed to provide insight into the experiences and perceptions of patients suffering with GTPS. DESIGN: Qualitative study using semi-structured interviews. METHODS: Ten patients diagnosed with GTPS in consultant-led clinic at one NHS Hospital. Patients were identified from the physiotherapy waiting list and approached via a postal letter. Once informed consent was gained, semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted, transcribed verbatim and analysed using the Framework Method. RESULTS: Data were analysed with reference to five pre-determined themes (1) living with persistent pain; (2) understanding the problem and pain; (3) experiences of previous treatment; (4) beliefs about activity and exercise; (5) the future. CONCLUSION: The participants with GTPS, interviewed in this study commonly suffered from debilitating pain, affecting them during activity and at rest. They were confused about the diagnoses they were given and the meaning of their pain in relation to activity. Furthermore, participants were often either uncertain or pessimistic about their potential to recover. CLINICAL TRIALS REGISTRY: ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03720587.
Authors: Carl Stubbs; Sean Mc Auliffe; Adrian Mallows; Kieran O'sullivan; Terence Haines; Peter Malliaras Journal: PLoS One Date: 2020-11-30 Impact factor: 3.240