Can physical and psychological factors predict pain recurrence or an exacerbation of persistent non-specific low back pain? A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Low back pain (LBP) is a global health concern. Approximately two-thirds of those who recover from LBP experience a relapse within a year, with many chronic cases encountering acute flare-ups (exacerbation). This systematic review will synthesise and analyse whether physical and/or psychological features can predict recurrent episodes of LBP or exacerbation of pain.

Methods and analysis

This systematic review protocol follows the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols guidelines. Comprehensive literature searches will be conducted in MEDLINE, EMBASE, APA PsycInfo, PubMed, CINAHL Plus, Web of Science, Scopus and ZETOC, spanning from each database's inception through to January 2025. Google Scholar and grey literature sources,

SUBMITTER: Wongwitwichote K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11815432 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature