Evaluation of the impact of a smartphone application on adherence to home exercise program for people with chronic low back pain: research protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Multidisciplinary rehabilitation programmes are highly recommended for individuals with the most disabling low back pain (LBP). However, the long-term adherence to regular home exercise is often poor. We aim to perform a prospective, controlled, pilot, randomised study that will evaluate the impact of a smartphone application on adherence to exercise programme for people with chronic LBP (CLBP).

Methods and analysis

120 participants with non-specific CLBP aged 18-65 years will be recruited and randomised in two groups: an experimental group benefitting from education in the application's use in addition to a conventional multidisciplinary rehabilitation programme (exercises and self-management education) and a control group who will only participate in the multi

SUBMITTER: Lechauve JB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10040032 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature