PTProtocolPhysiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy2022

Patient adherence to physical activity advice (PAPA) in patients with low back pain: Study protocol for a multicentre randomized controlled trial.

Ben van Koppen, Pim Zandwijk, Henk van Mameren, Rob de Bie

PMID 35975659

WHAT IT FOUND

This paper is a protocol for a planned trial, not a report of results.

It describes how researchers will test if social support helps patients with low back pain stick to activity advice, but no findings are available yet.

What this paper is

This is a study protocol describing the planned methods for a randomized controlled trial on patient adherence to physical activity advice in people with low back pain. It details the design, participants, and interventions but reports no results or outcomes. There is nothing here to change your practice on.

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