Preferences of patients with chronic low back pain about nonsurgical treatments: Results of a discrete choice experiment.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study aimed to assess patients' preferences of nonsurgical treatments for chronic low back pain (CLBP).

Method

We conducted a discrete choice experiment (DCE) in Quebec, Canada, in 2018. Seven attributes were included: treatment modality, pain reduction, the onset of treatment efficacy, duration effectiveness, difficulties with daily activities, sleep problems, and knowledge of the patient's body and pain location. Treatment modalities were corticosteroid injections, supervised body-mind physical activities, supervised sports physical activities, physical manipulations, self-management courses, and psychotherapy. Utility levels were estimated using a logit model, a latent class model and a Bayesian hierarchical model.

Results

Analyses were conducted

SUBMITTER: Morillon GF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9854323 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature