Exploring patient experiences of participating in a real and sham dry cupping intervention for nonspecific low back pain: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The current quality of evidence supporting dry cupping for individuals with chronic low back pain (CLBP) is low and suggests that nonspecific factors impact experiences reported by patients. Therefore, this study assessed the impacts of social and professional support on the experience of individuals with CLBP treated with dry cupping or sham.

Method

This is an observational study with qualitative approach. Twenty-four individuals with CLBP who received dry cupping or sham in a previous clinical trial were invited. Data was collected using a semi-structured interview conducted by a trained researcher. Content analysis was used to analyze experiences, systematic procedures, and description of the content of messages. The dimensions of "pain", "general perceptions",

SUBMITTER: Almeida Silva HJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9119469 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature