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The Long-term Effect of an Outpatient Intervention Program With a Behavioral Therapy Approach in Patients With Chronic Back or Neck Pain With a Focus on Psychosocial Aspects
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Physiotherapy and occupational therapy for Chronic Low Back Pain and Neck Pain. Completed, enrolled 121 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
To investigated whether an ambulant intervention program with a behavioral therapy approach would exert a long-term effect on chronic unspecific back or neck pain. Specifically, the effect on patients with pronounced fear avoidance behavior and/or with psychosocial limitations was addressed.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Members of the training group received 9 units of physiotherapy and 2 units of occupational therapy, each with a duration of one hour. Every patient of the IG was trained to perform a neck or back intervention program specifically suited to his/her needs. The training was conducted in a single session by one of three experienced physiotherapists (with mean work experience of 6 years). After this training the patients completed eight group training units consisting a maximum number of 8 participants, each unit with a duration of one hour, over a maximum period of six weeks.