Development of an individualised primary care program for acute low back pain using a hybrid co-design framework.

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Healthcare Intervention Development
• Primary Care Research

Background:

• Low back pain is a leading global cause of disability, with worsening prevalence.
• Effective primary care management strategies are crucial for addressing this public health issue.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the scholarly development and contextual refinement of a primary care program for acute low back pain.
• To create a tailored intervention for the Australian healthcare setting.

Main Methods:

• Utilized hybrid theoretical frameworks and co-design methodologies.
• Conducted a four-stage development process including literature review, stakeholder consultation (patients and clinicians), and expert panel review.
• Contextualized the program, My Back My Plan, to MQ Health Primary Care through co-design.

Main Results:

• The program, My Back My Plan, was iteratively developed through evidence synthesis and stakeholder input.
• Co-design with patients and clinicians refined the program for the specific primary care setting.
• Expert review ensured the final version was contextually appropriate and evidence-based.

Conclusions:

• My Back My Plan represents an innovative scholarly approach to intervention development for acute low back pain.
• The developed program is tailored for primary care settings, addressing a significant global health challenge.