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Self-management support for people with non-specific low back pain: A qualitative survey among physiotherapists and exercise therapists.

Self-management support for people with non-specific low back pain: A qualitative survey among physiotherapists and exercise therapists.

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BACKGROUND: Low back pain (LBP) is a major problem across the globe and is the leading cause worldwide of years lost to disability. Self-management is considered an important component the treatment of people with non-specific LBP. However, it seems that the self-management support for people with non-specific LBP provided by physiotherapists can be improved. Moreover, the way exercise therapists (ET) address self-management in practice is unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate the ideas, opinions and methods used by physiotherapists and ET with regard to self-management and providing self-management support to patients with non-specific LBP. METHODS: This study was a qualitative survey. An online questionnaire with open-ended questions was developed. The survey was conducted among physiotherapists and ET working in the Netherlands. Data was analysed using thematic analysis. RESULTS: Respondents considered self-management support an important topic in physiotherapy and exercise therapy for people with non-specific LBP. In the self-management support provided by the respondents, providing information and advice were frequently mentioned. The topics included in the support given by the respondents covered a broad range of important factors. The topics frequently focused on biomechanical factors. The majority of respondents had a need with regard to self-management or providing self-management support. These needs include having more knowledge, skills and tools aimed at facilitating self-management. CONCLUSION: The way physiotherapists and ET address self-management in people with non-specific LBP is not optimal and should be improved.

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OrganisatieHAN University of Applied Sciences
AfdelingAcademie Paramedische Studies
Lectoraten
Academie Organisatie en Ontwikkeling
LectoraatWerkzame Factoren in Fysiotherapie en Paramedisch Handelen
Arbeid en Gezondheid
Gepubliceerd inMusculoskeletal Science and Practice Vol. 50, Pagina: 102269
Jaar2020
TypeArtikel
DOI10.1016/j.msksp.2020.102269
TaalOnbekend

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