Patient-reported outcomes associated with use of physical therapist services by older adults with a new visit for back pain.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Among older adults, it is not clear how different types or amounts of physical therapy may be associated with improvements in back pain and function.

Objective

The study objective was to investigate the association between types or amounts of physical therapist services and 1-year outcomes among older adults with back pain.

Design

This was a prospective cohort study.

Methods

A total of 3,771 older adults who were enrolled in a cohort study and who had a new primary care visit for back pain participated. Physical therapy use was ascertained from electronic health records. The following patient-reported outcomes were collected over 12 months: back-related disability (Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire) and back and leg pain intensity (11-point nume

SUBMITTER: Rundell SD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5396148 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature