The Clinical Effectiveness of a Physiotherapy Delivered Physical and Psychological Group Intervention for Older Adults With Neurogenic Claudication: The BOOST Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Neurogenic claudication (NC) is a debilitating spinal condition affecting older adults' mobility and quality of life.

Methods

A randomized controlled trial of 438 participants evaluated the effectiveness of a physical and psychological group intervention (BOOST program) compared to physiotherapy assessment and tailored advice (best practice advice [BPA]) for older adults with NC. Participants were identified from spinal clinics (community and secondary care) and general practice records and randomized 2:1 to the BOOST program or BPA. The primary outcome was the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) at 12 months. Data were also collected at 6 months. Other outcomes included ODI walking item, 6-minute walk test (6MWT), and falls. The primary analysis was intention-to-trea

SUBMITTER: Williamson E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9373932 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature