A Decision Support System to Enhance Self-Management of Low Back Pain: Protocol for the selfBACK Project.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Most patients with LBP encountered in primary care settings have nonspecific LBP, that is, pain with an unknown pathoanatomical cause. Self-management in the form of physical activity and strength and flexibility exercises along with patient education constitute the core components of the management of nonspecific LBP. However, the adherence to a self-management program is challenging for most patients, especially without feedback and reinforcement. Here we outline a protocol for the design and implementation of a decision support system (DSS), selfBACK, to be used by patients themselves to promote self-management of LBP.

Objective

The main objective of the selfBACK project is to improve self-manageme

SUBMITTER: Mork PJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6076372 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature