Description of content,structure and theoretical model of a group-based pain management programme in the treatment of patients with persistent non-specific low back pain and psychological risk factors in a secondary sector setting

Abstract

Objective:

To present the theoretical foundation and methodological considerations for a group-based pain management programme for patients with persistent non-specific low back pain and psychosocial risk factors.

Method:

The Template for Intervention Description and Replication (TIDieR) checklist was used as a framework for describing the content, structure and context of the program. The theoretical rationale underlying the pain management programme was described using the first three steps of the Intervention Mapping framework. The Fear-avoidance model and the Self-efficacy Theory were identified as the two main theories. These were used to establish specific factors addressed by the pain management programme as well as expected outcomes.

Intervention description:

A multidisciplinary, group-based programme using a cognitive-behavioural approach was developed. The programme consisting of six sessions of two hours duration, took place at a spine clinic at a regional hospital in Denmark. Psychoeducation and cognitive restructuring were specific strategies hypothesised to induce changes in outcome measures. The outcomes expected to change as a result of the intervention were disability, quality of life, sick leave and physical activity. A pilot study was performed, subsequent adjustments made and the final content and educational materials completed by January 2017.

Conclusion:

The theoretical foundation and underlying evidence for the hypothesised change mechanisms in the use of a cognitive-behavioural approach was presented. A theoretically sound and practically feasible intervention has been developed and its effectiveness is being determined in a randomised controlled trial, including 130 low back pain patients, which is currently underway.

Keywords

Intervention mapping low back pain pain management fear avoidance cognitive behavioural therapy

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