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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 94-B, Issue SUPP_I | Pages 47 - 47
1 Jan 2012
A THEORY-BASED INTERVENTION DESIGNED TO INCREASE CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN PATIENTS' ADHERENCE TO PHYSIOTHERAPISTS' RECOMMENDATIONS: A PILOT STUDY
Lonsdale C Murray A Humphreys MT McDonough S Williams G Hurley D
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Purpose

This pilot study tested the feasibility of a self-determination theory-based communication skills training programme designed to increase physiotherapists' psychological needs supportive behaviour when treating patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP>12 weeks).

Methods

Both control (n = 4) and intervention (n = 3) physiotherapists received one hour of evidence-based CLBP management education. Intervention group physiotherapists also received six hours of autonomy-support training, utilizing the ‘5A’ health behaviour change model. Consenting participants [intervention n=16, mean (SD) age = 49.00 years (14.91); control n=12, mean (SD) age = 43.42 (11.70yrs)] completed the primary [self-reported PA, adherence to prescribed exercises, pain, disability, satisfaction] and secondary outcomes [psychological needs support, autonomous motivation, competence] at Week 1 and at Week 4.