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KMID : 1100920220430060367
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Korean Journal of Family Medicine
2022 Volume.43 No. 6 p.367 ~ p.373
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Efficiency of Associating Therapeutic Patient Education with Rehabilitation in the Management of Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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Rim Maaoui
Leila Rouached
Aicha Ben Tekaya
Olfa Saidane
Meriem Hfaiedh
Ines Lajnef
Najla Mouhli
Hajer Rahali
Imen Ksibi
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Abstract
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Background: This study aimed to assess the benefits of associating rehabilitation with therapeutic patient educa-tion (TPE) to decrease fear-avoidance belief and pain and improve function in adults with chronic low back pain (CLBP).
Methods: This randomized controlled study included 100 patients with CLBP according to the CONSORT (Consol-idated Standards of Reporting Trials) guidelines. The patients were divided into two teams: group A that participat-ed in the TPE in association with rehabilitation and group B that received rehabilitation only. Pain and functional amelioration were assessed initially (T0) and at the end of the program (T1) using a visual analog scale at rest, work, and activity, and the Echelle d’Incapacite Fonctionnelle pour l’Evaluation des Lombalgies scale. Psychological and apprehension and avoidance assessments were also conducted, including the evaluation of depression, anxiety, fear-avoidance belief, and kinesiophobia using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire, and Tampa scale of kinesiophobia scale.
Results: The evaluation of progression initially (T0) and then at the end of the program (T1) revealed a significant reduction in pain at rest (P=0.00) and while working (P=0.00) and doing physical activity (P=0.03); a decrease in anxiety (P=0.03), fear-avoidance belief (P=0.03), and kinesiophobia (P=0.02); and an improvement in function (P=0.00) for patients in group A without amelioration of depression (P=0.15). Concerning group B, we identified a significant regression in pain at rest (P=0.001) and while working (P=0.03) and doing physical activity (P=0.00); de-pression (P=0.01); fear-avoidance beliefs (P=0.00); and kinesiophobia (P=0.002). Comparison between the groups revealed that associating TPE with rehabilitation resulted in a more significant improvement in function (P=0.00), anxiety (P=0.00), fear-avoidance belief (P=0.00), and kinesiophobia (P=0.00).
Conclusion: Associating TPE with rehabilitation improved function and reduced fear, false beliefs, and kinesiopho-bia of movement in patients with CLBP.
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KEYWORD
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Low Back Pain, Chronic, Education, Fear
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