Digital Support Interventions for the Self-Management of Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low back pain (LBP) is a common cause of disability and is ranked as the most burdensome health condition globally. Self-management, including components on increased knowledge, monitoring of symptoms, and physical activity, are consistently recommended in clinical guidelines as cost-effective strategies for LBP management and there is increasing interest in the potential role of digital health.

Objective

The study aimed to synthesize and critically appraise published evidence concerning the use of interactive digital interventions to support self-management of LBP. The following specific questions were examined: (1) What are the key components of digital self-management interventions for LBP, including theoretical underpinnings? (2) What outcome measures have bee

SUBMITTER: Nicholl BI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5466697 | biostudies-literature | 2017 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature