Psychosocial Treatment for Acute Low Back Pain

Launched by INDIANA UNIVERSITY · Nov 3, 1999

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ClinConnect Summary

Acute low back pain (ALBP) is very prevalent in the United States, accounting for substantial morbidity, functional limitations, pain, and health care costs. Psychosocial interventions that target improved symptom control and patient functioning have the potential to improve the outcomes of patients with ALBP. This study evaluates a psychosocial intervention designed to enhance self-efficacy and social support for patients with ALBP.

In this randomized, controlled trial, we will randomize eligible patients with ALBP to receive the intervention or usual care. The intervention program consis...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Acute low back pain
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Chronic back pain (including surgery)
• • Disability claim for back pain
• • Nursing home resident
• • Severe impairment in hearing, vision, or speech
• • Unable to speak English
• • Severe comorbidity
• • Unable to contact by phone
• • Excluded by primary care physician

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