Can group-based reassuring information alter low back pain behavior? A cluster-randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low back pain (LBP) is common in the population and multifactorial in nature, often involving negative consequences. Reassuring information to improve coping is recommended for reducing the negative consequences of LBP. Adding a simple non-threatening explanation for the pain (temporary muscular dysfunction) has been successful at altering beliefs and behavior when delivered with other intervention elements. This study investigates the isolated effect of this specific information on future occupational behavior outcomes when delivered to the workforce.

Design

A cluster-randomized controlled trial.

Methods

Publically employed workers (n = 505) from 11 Danish municipality centers were randomized at center-level (cluster) to either intervention (two 1-hour gro

SUBMITTER: Frederiksen P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5367686 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature