[Comparison of multidisciplinary spine rehabilitation programs for patients with chronic low back pain in...

Chronic low back pain is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide and generates substantial socioeconomic costs. In Belgium, a specific reimbursement framework allows hospitals to offer multidisciplinary rehabilitation programs consisting of 36 sessions. The aim of this study is to compare the structure and content of the programs offered in French-speaking Belgian centers and to assess the degree of heterogeneity among these programs. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using semi-structured interviews with the centers. Of the 37 centers contacted, 31 participated (83.8 %). Despite the presence of common components, significant variability was observed in the organization of the programs, particularly regarding session assessment, the number of hours devoted to education and physical reconditioning, and the content of the sessions. These results highlight the need for greater harmonization of practices in order to optimize patient care and facilitate multicenter research.