How is recovery defined and measured in patients with low back pain? A mixed study systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the burden of low back pain (LBP) there is no currently accepted definition for its recovery, nor is there a gold standard for measurement. In addition, it is currently unclear how the perspective of patients are used in making recovery determinations. The purpose of this mixed study systematic review across both quantitative and qualitative literature was to (1) explore how recovery has been defined and measured for patients experiencing LBP, and (2) examine how the perspectives of patients and providers for recovery of LBP align or differ.

Methods

This was a mixed study systematic review. Key databases were searched from inception until February 20, 2023: Medline, EMBASE, CINAHL, Cochrane, PEDro looking for sources examining definitions and measures of r

SUBMITTER: Lukacs MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11445860 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature