Evaluation of training in guideline‐oriented biopsychosocial management of low back pain in occupational health services: Protocol of a cluster randomized trial
Abstract:Background
To prevent low back pain (LBP) from developing into a prolonged disabling condition, clinical guidelines advocate early stage assessment, risk‐screening, and tailored interventions. Occupational health services recommend guideline‐oriented biopsychosocial screening and individualized assessment and management. However, it is not known whether training a limited number of health care professionals improves the management process. The primary objective of this study is to investigate whether training … Show more
“…High-risk patients were supposed to receive a treatment protocol similar to moderate-risk patients, but with an emphasis on exploring and integrating the management of psychosocial factors by a physiotherapist who participated in the full 7-day training. Patients could be referred to an occupational health psychologist if needed ( 22 ). The control units provided treatment as usual.…”
Effectiveness of training in guideline-oriented biopsychosocial management of low-back pain in occupational health services -a cluster randomized controlled trial
“…High-risk patients were supposed to receive a treatment protocol similar to moderate-risk patients, but with an emphasis on exploring and integrating the management of psychosocial factors by a physiotherapist who participated in the full 7-day training. Patients could be referred to an occupational health psychologist if needed ( 22 ). The control units provided treatment as usual.…”
Effectiveness of training in guideline-oriented biopsychosocial management of low-back pain in occupational health services -a cluster randomized controlled trial
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