Effects of an intervention based on the Transtheoretical Model on back muscle endurance, physical function and pain in rice farmers with chronic low back pain

Abstract

A TTM-based intervention could improve back muscle endurance and physical function, and reduce the pain in rice farmers with LBP. Further studies should be considered to explore the long-term effects of this intervention.

Effect of non-surgical interventions on pain relief and symptom improvement in farmers with diseases of the musculoskeletal system or connective tissue: an exploratory systematic review based on randomized controlled trials

“…Abstracts from potentially relevant articles identified in the literature search were assessed, and 14 papers were selected for further evaluation (checked for relevant literature) (Figure 1, Table 1). Four studies [23][24][25][26] met all inclusion criteria (Table 2), and 10 publications were excluded because they did not meet the eligibility criteria (Table 3). English was the language of all eligible publications.…”

“…Based on the ICD-11, we identified an ICD-11 disease targeted in each of the four eligible articles. One study 23) targeted "FA01: knee OA", classified under "D-MSCT", and three studies [24][25][26] targeted "ME 84.2: LBP", classified under "Symptoms, signs, or clinical findings, not elsewhere classified".…”

“…Thanawat et al 24) evaluated the effects of an intervention program based on the transtheoretical model (TTM) of behavioral change on back muscle endurance, physical function, and pain in rice farmers with LBP. Measurement of back muscle endurance, physical function, and severity of pain significantly improved in the TTM group when compared with that in the non-TTM group.…”

“…The main concept of this approach is that self-care behavioral promotion requires strategies for enhancing ergonomic management and helps overcome barriers to behavioral changes. Although there were slight differences in each intervention among the four se- lected studies [23][24][25][26] , each study also adopted this method and achieved a certain effect. This approach could help workers realize their risks and enhance their attitudes toward ergonomic measures through problem-solving approaches, as well as improve their self-care change behaviors.…”

The effect of transtheoretical model-lead intervention for knee osteoarthritis in older adults: a cluster randomized trial

“…The TTM [20,21,24], a stage theory about behavior change, provides a comprehensive framework and targeted measures for patients with different exercise psychological statuses or in diverse exercise stages [25]. In addition, essential factors that influence exercise adherence of patients, including psychological activity or behavioral strategies, are emphasized in TTM, thereby it might be effective to increase exercise adherence and improve patient outcomes [26,27]. The TTM contains four concepts, including (1) stages of change, (2) process of change, (3) self-efficacy, and (4) decisional balance.…”