MyBackPain-evaluation of an innovative consumer-focused website for low back pain: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Despite the prevalence of low back pain (LBP) worldwide, many people with the condition do not receive evidence-based care or achieve the best possible outcomes. There is a gap in the dissemination of evidence-based information across the globe. The advent of the internet has changed the way people obtain health information. As such, trustworthy, tailored and validated LBP resources may help bridge the gap. This study aims to measure the effectiveness of a new website (MyBackPain) in improving spinal health literacy, treatment preferences and clinical outcomes for people with LBP, in comparison with other online resources.

Methods and analysis

This online, pragmatic, randomised controlled trial will comprise 440 people with non-specific LBP of any duration. In a

SUBMITTER: Hall LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6530319 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature