Psychological Interventions for Work Outcomes in Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is one of the leading causes of disability, with over one-third of sufferers unable to work or facing the risk of work loss. The impact of chronic pain on work is crucial to address, as meaningful employment improves health, promotes wellbeing, and helps reduce health inequalities.

This exclusive webinar explored ground-breaking findings from a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis aimed at discovering what truly works to support individuals with chronic pain in staying at work. We learnt how psychological interventions can boost return-to-work rates, reduce presenteeism, and enhance work ability and self-efficacy.

What You’ll Learn by watching again:

• The effectiveness of psychological interventions for chronic pain in workplace settings.
• Key behavior change techniques (BCTs) that improve work outcomes.
• How intervention delivery modes and theoretical domains impact success.
• Insights from real-world stakeholder events that interpret the research findings.

Join us to gain a deeper understanding of how to support individuals with chronic pain to thrive at work.

Your Expert Speaker: Joanna McParland, PhD

Dr. Joanna McParland, a leading health psychologist at Glasgow Caledonian University, specializes in the intersection of chronic pain, work, and behavior change. With years of research in social psychology and pain management, she will guide you through the latest evidence on effective interventions for improving work outcomes among people with chronic pain. Dr. McParland is Co-Editor of Health Psychology Open, leads the Workplace Wellness Hub at GCU, and serves as Deputy Lead of the Aging Well Research Group.
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