An evidence-based information booklet helps reduce fear-avoidance beliefs after first-time discectomy for disc prolapse - 06/05/17
Abstract |
Objective |
We aimed to assess the impact of a booklet integrating the biopsychosocial model of chronic pain management on reducing disability among patients undergoing lumbar discetomy.
Methods |
In a prospective, controlled, time-series study with an alternate-month design, we enrolled 129 patients from a tertiary care university hospital after they underwent uncomplicated lumbar discectomy for the first time. The intervention group received the biopsychosocial evidence-based booklet and the control group a biomedical-based booklet; the booklets differed only in information content. Patients were blinded to treatment group. The main outcome was disability at 2 months (measured by the Quebec back-pain disability scale [QBPDS]). Secondary outcomes were fear and avoidance beliefs measured by the Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ). All data were collected by self-reporting questionnaires.
Results |
At 2 months, disability did not differ between the 2 groups (QBPDS score 32.4±22.8 vs 36.1±18.7, P=0.36). FABQ physical activity score was lower with the evidenced-based booklet as compared with controls (8.0±7.14 vs 11.2±6.3, P=0.008).
Conclusions |
Providing an evidence-based booklet had no effect at 2 months after surgery on disability but reduced fear-avoidance beliefs about physical activity. This booklet could be an effective tool for health care professionals in helping with patient education.
ClinicalTrials.gov identifier |
NCT00761111.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Booklet, Self-care, Fear-avoidance beliefs, Low back pain, Discectomy
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Vol 60 - N° 2
P. 68-73 - avril 2017 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.