Digital coaching and its potential to support the return-to-work-process for individuals with chronic musculoskeletal pain - A focus group study.

Background: Given the growing digitalization of healthcare and society, it becomes crucial to explore whether digital interactions with healthcare professionals, such as coaching, can offer effective support and contribute to an improved return-to-work process and a sustainable work environment for individuals with chronic musculoskeletal pain.

Aim: To explore perceptions of digital coaching and its potential to support the return-to-work process for individuals with chronic musculoskeletal pain.

Methods: Three focus group interviews consisting of 14 people-11 women and three men (with a mean age of 48 years)-were conducted.