Back pain Signs and Symptoms Dorsalgia
Conditions
Interventions
Four patients were selected from the Whittington Hospital NHS Trust routine rheumatology out-patients clinics. They participated in a training programme, which consisted of 2 full day intensive worksh
Sponsors
Arthritis Research Campaign (ARC) (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Suitable patients with mechanical back pain were selected for training. Selection criteria included: 1. Clinical features characteristic of the condition 2. A background of healthcare, education, or both disciplines 3. A stable physical and psychological condition 4. An ability and willingness to learn and teach. Other attributes included were reliability, good communication skills, literacy, and fluency in English and, an understanding of their condition and ability to express themselves.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Does not match inclusion criteria
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Performance in OSCE exam station. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in student confidence and skills in taking a history from a patient with back pain. | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed