A logic model for a self-management program designed to help workers with persistent and disabling low back pain stay at work

Work ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 67 (2) ◽  
pp. 395-406
Author(s):  
Christian Longtin ◽  
Yannick Tousignant-Laflamme ◽  
Marie-France Coutu
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Capability Approach ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Logic Model ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Staying At Work ◽  
Preliminary Version

BACKGROUND: Workers with persistent disabling low back pain (LBP) often encounter difficulty staying at work. Self-management (SM) programs can offer interesting avenues to help workers stay at work. OBJECTIVE: To establish the plausibility of a logic model operationalizing a SM program designed to help workers with persistent disabling LBP stay at work. METHODS: We used a qualitative design. A preliminary version of the logic model was developed based on the literature and McLaughlin et al.’s framework for logic models. Clinicians in work rehabilitation completed an online survey on the plausibility of the logic model and proposed modifications, which were discussed in a focus group. Thematic analyses were performed. RESULTS: Participants (n = 11) found the model plausible, contingent upon a few modifications. They raised the importance of making more explicit the margin of maneuver or “job leeway” for a worker who is trying to stay at work and suggested emphasizing a capability approach. Enhancing the workers’ perceived self-efficacy and communication skills were deemed essential tasks of the model. CONCLUSION: A plausible logic model for a SM program designed for workers with disabling LBP stay at work was developed. The next step will be to assess its acceptability with potential users.

scholarly journals Smartphone-Based Remote Self-Management of Chronic Low Back Pain: A Preliminary Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jingyi Yang ◽  
Quan Wei ◽  
Yanlei Ge ◽  
Lijiao Meng ◽  
Meidan Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Bodily Pain ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Positive Trend ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Significant Difference

Objective. To assess the additional effect of self-management on physiotherapy via the use of APPS on management of chronic low back pain. Method. A single-blinded randomized control trial was conducted. 8 participants (male: 4; female: 4) were recruited from the Rehabilitation Clinic of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Participants in the treatment group received self-management plus physiotherapy and the control group received physiotherapy only. Assessment was carried out pretreatment, midterm (week 2), and posttreatment (week 4), including Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (PSEQ), Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ), and SF36. Results. Compared with the physiotherapy group, the self-management plus physiotherapy group had significance in PSEQ (p=0.035), RMDQ (p=0.035), SF36-Bodily Pain (p=0.008), and SF36-Mental Health (p=0.013). VAS showed a positive trend although there was no significant difference. Conclusion. This pilot study indicated that smartphone APPS-based self-management program appears to bring additional benefits to physiotherapy for patients with CLBP. Self-management is a potential approach for people with CLBP.

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program for Low Back Pain in the Elderly

2005 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 228-237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mitchell Haas ◽  
Elyse Groupp ◽  
John Muench ◽  
Dale Kraemer ◽  
Ken Brummel-Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Pain In The Elderly

scholarly journals Randomized trial of a self-management program for primary care patients with acute low back pain: Short-term effects

2003 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa M. Damush ◽  
Morris Weinberger ◽  
Susan M. Perkins ◽  
Jaya K. Rao ◽  
William M. Tierney ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Randomized Trial ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Acute Low Back Pain ◽  
Primary Care Patients

Self-management program for chronic low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 100 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shizheng Du ◽  
Lingli Hu ◽  
Jianshu Dong ◽  
Guihua Xu ◽  
Xuan Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Low Back

Low Back Pain in Commercial Airline Pilots

2020 ◽  
Vol 91 (12) ◽  
pp. 940-947
Author(s):  
Matthias Albermann ◽  
Maria Lehmann ◽  
Christian Eiche ◽  
Joachim Schmidt ◽  
Johannes Prottengeier
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
German Population ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Airline Pilots ◽  
Acute Low Back Pain ◽  
Commercial Airline ◽  
Negative Effect

BACKGROUND: In their working life, airline pilots are exposed to particular risk factors that promote nonspecific low back pain (LBP). Because of the varying incidence internationally, we evaluated the point prevalences of acute, subacute, and chronic nonspecific LBP, as well as the current prevalences in German airline pilots. Furthermore, we compared the prevalence to the general German population and to European counterparts.METHODS: An anonymous online survey of 698 participating German airline pilots was evaluated. The impairment between groups was analyzed. Prevalences from our data were compared to existing data.RESULTS: The following point prevalences were found: 8.2% acute, 2.4% subacute, 82.7% chronic LBP; 74.1% of all individuals were suffering from current LBP when answered the questionnaire. A total time spent flying greater than 600 h within the last 12 mo was significantly related to acute nonspecific LBP. Individuals with any type of LBP were significantly impaired compared to those unaffected. It was found that German airline pilots suffer more often from current LBP than the general population and have a higher point prevalence of total LBP than their European counterparts.CONCLUSIONS: The evaluation showed a surprisingly high, previously unidentified, prevalence of nonspecific LBP in German airline pilots. Why German airline pilots suffer more often from LBP remains uncertain. The number of flying hours appears to have a negative effect on developing acute low back pain, but causation cannot be concluded. Other risk factors could not be confirmed.Albermann M, Lehmann M, Eiche C, Schmidt J, Prottengeier J. Low back pain in commercial airline pilots. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2020; 91(12):940947.

scholarly journals TEXT4myBACK – The development process of a self-management intervention delivered via text message for low back pain

2021 ◽  
pp. 100128
Author(s):  
Carolina G. Fritsch ◽  
Paulo H. Ferreira ◽  
Joanna L Prior ◽  
Giovana Vesentini ◽  
Patricia Schlotfeldt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Text Message ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Management Intervention

Are Healthcare Providers Providing Appropriate Educational Material for People with Low Back Pain?

2021 ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Dalia Alemam
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Educational Material ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Educational Materials ◽  
Military Hospitals

Introduction: One of the contributing factors to the burden of low back pain (LBP) is the failure to provide patients with appropriate education and advice about diagnosis and management. To date, no information exists about whether the content of patients’ information and educational material provided in physiotherapy clinics in Saudi Arabia is in line with the Clinical Practice Guidelines and contemporary practice. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the content of educational material provided by physiotherapy clinics, hospitals, or distributed by healthcare associations to people with LBP in Saudi Arabia, to determine whether this information is adequate to reassure patients and inform self-management. This study also seeks to explore whether these materials are consistent with CPGs for people with LBP. Methodology: A sample of educational items (English or Arabic) in Saudi Arabia was collected. Content analysis was conducted to analyze data based on manifest content. Result: Seventeen educational materials were included, originating from diverse sources; the Ministry of Health hospitals (n = 10), military hospitals (n = 4), private hospitals (n = 2), and multidisciplinary healthcare association (n = 1). Six main sub-themes were identified: epidemiological/anatomical data about LBP (n = 6); causes/risk factors (n = 10); exercise (n = 14) and physical activity-related recommendations (n = 3); treatment-related recommendations (n = 2); general health and lifestyle-related recommendations (n = 8); and postural and ergonomics-related recommendations (n = 13). Ultimately, one theme was formulated, namely, the content of educational materials was hindering reassurance and self-management for people with LBP. The items reviewed were heavily influenced by the biomedical model of pain. Conclusion: The educational materials reviewed failed to properly report information about LBP from a biopsychosocial perspective and were inadequate to assure patients or inform self-management.

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