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- Title
1954 – Intervention group in patients with chronic low back pain: a multidisciplinary approach.
- Authors
Lusilla, P.; Castellano-Tejedor, C.; Barnola-Serra, E.; Ramos Rodon, C.; Biedermann-Villagra, T.; Torrent-Bertran, M.L.; Costa-Requena, G.; CamprubÍ-Roca, L.; Palacios-González, A.; Cuxart-Fina, A.; Ginés-Puertas, A.; Bosch-Graupera, A.
- Abstract
Introduction: Non-specific chronic low back pain is one of common causes of disability and a recurrent medical complaint with high costs. From rehabilitative medicine, physiotherapy programs and general postural recommendations are offered. Although this treatment is aimed to reduce disability, severity of pain and anxiety-depressive symptoms, many patients report partial improvements and recurrence of pain. Therefore, a new approach to treat this pathology with a broaden focus on psychososocial issues that might modulate pain and its evolution is required. Aims and hypothesis: To assess the effectiveness of two complementary interventions to physiotherapy, such as relaxation techniques (specifically, sophrology) and cognitive behavioral intervention. It is hypothesized that intervention groups will significantly improve their adherence to physiotherapy and will gain control over their pain. Ultimately, this will foster better quality of life. Methods: Longitudinal design with pre-post intervention measures and follow-up appointments (at 6 and 12 months) carried out in a sample of 66 participants. The sample will be divided into three groups: control (physiotherapy), intervention group 1 (physiotherapy & sophrology) and intervention group 2 (physiotherapy & cognitive behavioral intervention). In all groups biomedical aspects regarding type, evolution and characterization of pain as well as several psychosocial factors will be assessed. Results: Preliminary results are expected by December 2013. Implications: If hypotheses are confirmed, we will be able to provide empirical evidences to justify a multidisciplinary care model for chronic low back pain, which will favor a significant cost reduction in terms of health care and human suffering.
- Subjects
MEDICAL care costs; LUMBAR pain; MEDICINE; INDUSTRIAL costs; PSYCHOLOGICAL stress
- Publication
European Psychiatry, 2013, Vol 28, p1
- ISSN
0924-9338
- Publication type
Abstract
- DOI
10.1016/S0924-9338(13)76894-9