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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 101-B, Issue SUPP_9 | Pages 5 - 5
1 Sep 2019
A QUALITATIVE STUDY EVALUATING PARTICIPANTS' EXPERIENCES OF A THEORETICALLY INFORMED REHABILITATION PROGRAMME AFTER LUMBAR FUSION SURGERY
Greenwood J Hurley M McGregor A Jones F
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Purpose

The behavioural change wheel methodology and social cognitive theory were combined to inform and develop a rehabilitation programme following lumbar fusion surgery (REFS).

This qualitative study evaluated participant's experiences of lumbar fusion surgery, including REFS, to identify valued programme content (‘active ingredients’).

Background

A feasibility-RCT suggested REFS achieved a meaningful impact in disability and pain self-efficacy compared to ‘usual care’ (p=0.014, p=0.007).

In keeping with MRC guidance a qualitative evaluation was undertaken to understand possible mechanisms of action.