Prediction of clinical outcomes in individuals with chronic low back pain: a protocol for a systematic review with meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most prevalent and recurrent conditions in the general population, with personal, professional, social and economic impact. However, there is a lack of consistent evidence about chronic low back pain (CLBP) prognosis, especially highlighting predictors that influence CLBP outcome. Existing systematic reviews are scarce, outdated and incomplete. The primary aim of this systematic review is to identify multivariable models and/or predictors associated with clinical outcomes in subjects with CLBP (namely pain intensity, disability, return to work, psychological well-being and quality of life).

Methods

We will systematically search Ovid MEDLINE (PubMed), Scopus and Web of Science databases for longitudinal studies, published until Jun

SUBMITTER: Mendonca L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6169105 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature