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Mini-intervention for subacute low back pain: a randomized controlled trial.

Kaija Karjalainen1, Antti Malmivaara, Timo Pohjolainen

  • 1Department of Occupational Medicine, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland. kaija.karjalainen@occuphealth.fi

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|March 19, 2003
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A mini-intervention effectively reduced daily back pain and sickness absence for patients with subacute low back pain, improving satisfaction without increasing healthcare costs. A work site visit did not enhance these benefits.

Area of Science:

  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Occupational Health
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Limited data exists on the cost-effectiveness of brief interventions for prolonged low back pain.
  • Subacute disabling low back pain requires effective and economical management strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness and costs of a mini-intervention for subacute low back pain.
  • To assess the additional impact of a work site visit compared to usual care.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 164 patients with subacute low back pain.
  • Three groups were compared: mini-intervention, mini-intervention plus work site visit, and usual care.
  • Outcomes included pain, disability, quality of life, satisfaction, sick leave, and healthcare costs, measured at 3, 6, and 12 months.

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Main Results:

  • The mini-intervention group showed significant reductions in daily pain and sickness absence compared to usual care.
  • Patients receiving the mini-intervention reported less bothersome pain and less interference with daily life.
  • Healthcare costs were lowest in the mini-intervention group, and patient satisfaction was higher.

Conclusions:

  • A mini-intervention is effective in reducing daily back pain symptoms and sickness absence for subacute low back pain.
  • The intervention improves pain adaptation and patient satisfaction without escalating healthcare costs.
  • A work site visit did not provide additional effectiveness beyond the mini-intervention.