A qualitative evaluation of participants experiences of living with back pain, lumbar fusion surgery, and post-operative rehabilitation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of lumbar fusion surgery is increasing in developed economies. High levels of patient dissatisfaction are reported post-operatively. To address this need, we developed a theoretically informed rehabilitation programme for use following lumbar fusion surgery (the REFS programme). We conducted a mixed methods randomised controlled feasibility study (REFS v 'usual care'). The numerical and feasibility outcomes are reported separately. The current qualitative study was 'nested' within the main feasibility study to explore participants' experiences before and after lumbar fusion surgery including the impact of rehabilitation content. This facilitated a deeper understanding of potential mechanisms of action, for theoretical and programme refinement.

Methods

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SUBMITTER: Greenwood J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9036810 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature