Randomised controlled trial of integrated care to reduce disability from chronic low back pain in working and private life.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the effectiveness of an integrated care programme, combining a patient directed and a workplace directed intervention, for patients with chronic low back pain.

Design

Population based randomised controlled trial.

Setting

Primary care (10 physiotherapy practices, one occupational health service, one occupational therapy practice) and secondary care (five hospitals).

Participants

134 adults aged 18-65 sick listed for at least 12 weeks owing to low back pain.

Intervention

Patients were randomly assigned to usual care (n=68) or integrated care (n=66). Integrated care consisted of a workplace intervention based on participatory ergonomics, involving a supervisor, and a graded activity programme based on cognitive behavioural principles.<

SUBMITTER: Lambeek LC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2840223 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature