Low back pain
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Non-specific and specific low back pain, lasting more than 6 weeks; 2. Sicklisted due to low back pain (completely of partially); 3. Between 18 and 65 years of age; 4. Employed in a company or organisation; 5. Ability to complete questionnaires written in the Dutch language.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Specific low back pain due to spinal tumor; spinal fracture; or spinal inflammation; 2. Cardiological diseases which hamper fysical activity; 3. Juridical confict at work; 4. Psychosis; 5. Pregnancy; till 3 month after giving birth; 6. Back surgery; till 6 weeks after.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Sickleave duration until full return-to-work; 2. Functional status; 3. Pain; 4. Direct and indirects costs. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Pain coping 2. Quality of life; 3. Patiens satisfaction. | — |
Contacts
VU Medical Center, Department of Social Medicine, P.O. Box 7057