Are Psychosocial Factors Associated With Low Back Pain and Work Absence for Low Back Pain in an Occupational Cohort?

2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (12) ◽  
pp. 1015-1020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donna M. Urquhart ◽  
Helen L. Kelsall ◽  
Victor C.W. Hoe ◽  
Flavia M. Cicuttini ◽  
Andrew B. Forbes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Work Absence ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Occupational Cohort

Are psychosocial factors associated with low-back pain among nursing personnel?

Work & Stress ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henrik Gonge ◽  
Lone Donbæk Jensen ◽  
Jens Peter Bonde
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Nursing Personnel ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Factors Associated

scholarly journals Knowledge of psychosocial factors associated with low back pain amongst health science students: a scoping review

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelsey L. Lewis ◽  
Patrick J. Battaglia
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Pain Education ◽  
Health Science Students ◽  
Factors Associated

Abstract Background Low back pain is a burden worldwide and biological, psychological, and social mechanisms play a role in its development and persistence. Current guidelines support care using the biopsychosocial model. However, biomedical constructs dominate clinician training, and it is unknown the extent to which health science students understand the psychosocial determinates of a patient’s low back pain. Therefore, the aim of this scoping review is to report health science students’ current knowledge of psychosocial factors associated with low back pain. Methods A scoping review framework was used to search electronic databases for research examining health science students’ knowledge of psychosocial factors associated with low back pain. The nature and findings of the studies are highlighted using the data charting tool. Each study was analyzed to determine the type of outcome measurement used. Scores were compared to minimum accepted scores, between disciplines, as education advanced, and after educational modules. Results Fourteen studies published between 2004 and 2019 were identified. Seven healthcare disciplines were represented. In total, 12 different measurement tools were utilized. In 9 studies students demonstrated inadequate knowledge of psychosocial factors associated with low back pain. Three tools compared disciplines and nationalities. Three tools were associated with practice behavior. Eight studies showed improvement as students’ education advanced, and 3 studies demonstrated improvements in knowledge after implementation of pain education modules of varied lengths. Of those, two showed significant improvement. Conclusions Health science students in these studies had substandard understanding of psychosocial factors associated with low back pain. Dedicated pain education has the potential to improve low back pain understanding, resulting in more guideline appropriate care recommendation.

scholarly journals Correction to: Knowledge of psychosocial factors associated with low back pain amongst health science students: a scoping review

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelsey L. Lewis ◽  
Patrick J. Battaglia
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Health Science Students ◽  
Factors Associated

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scholarly journals Psychosocial factors associated with change in pain and disability outcomes in chronic low back pain patients treated by physiotherapist: A systematic review

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 205031211875738 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Alhowimel ◽  
Mazyad AlOtaibi ◽  
Kathryn Radford ◽  
Neil Coulson
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Fear Of Movement ◽  
Poor Outcomes ◽  
Pain Patients

Background: Almost 80% of people have low back pain at least once in their life. Clinical guidelines emphasize the use of conservative physiotherapy and the importance of staying active. While the psychological factors predicting poor recovery following surgical intervention are understood, the psychosocial factors associated with poor outcomes following physiotherapy have yet to be identified. Methods: Electronic searches of PubMed, Medline, CINAHL, PsycINFO and EBSCO were conducted using terms relating to psychosocial factors, chronic low back pain, disability and physiotherapy. Papers examining the relationship between psychosocial factors and pain and disability outcomes following physiotherapy were included. Two reviewers selected, appraised and extracted studies independently. Results: In total, 10 observational studies were identified that suggested an association between fear of movement, depression, self-efficacy and catastrophizing in modifying pain and disability outcomes following physiotherapy. Discussion: Although limited by methodological shortcomings of included studies, and heterogeneity of physiotherapy interventions and measures of disability and psychosocial outcomes, the findings are consistent with other research in the context of back pain and physiotherapy, which suggest an association between psychosocial factors, including fear of movement, catastrophizing and self-efficacy and pain and disability outcomes in chronic low back pain patients treated by physiotherapist. However, a direct relationship cannot be concluded from this study. Conclusion: Findings suggest an association between psychosocial factors, including fear of movement, catastrophizing and self-efficacy and pain and disability outcomes in chronic low back pain patients treated by physiotherapist, which warrants further study.

Shared and Independent Associations of Psychosocial Factors on Work Status Among Men With Subacute Low Back Pain

2007 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 409-416 ◽  
Author(s):  
William S. Shaw ◽  
Adrienne Means-Christensen ◽  
Mark A. Slater ◽  
Thomas L. Patterson ◽  
John S. Webster ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Work Status ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Subacute Low Back Pain

Occupational low back pain: Recovery curves and factors associated with disability

1997 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheila Reid ◽  
Larry D. Haugh ◽  
Rowland G. Hazard ◽  
Mukta Tripathi
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Recovery Curves ◽  
Occupational Low Back Pain

scholarly journals Psychosocial Factors in the Development of Low Back Pain Among Professional Drivers

Organizacija ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Friderika Kresal ◽  
Tine Bertoncel ◽  
Maja Meško
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Work Conditions ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Bus Drivers ◽  
Passenger Cars ◽  
Professional Drivers ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background and purpose: Professional drivers as a group are exposed to high risk of developing low back pain due to ergonomic factors and work conditions. The purpose of the study was to examine to what extent the low back pain occurs among Slovene professional drivers as a result of the development of various psychosocial factors. Methodology: The study involved 275 respondents (professional bus drivers, car/van drivers, international truck/lorry drivers, and ambulance car drivers). Hypotheses were tested using multivariate statistical method (regression analysis) and analysis of variance. Data were collected by structured questionnaire comprised of three parts: socio-demographic data, basic psychosocial factors causing low back pain, and incidence, duration and severity of low back pain as a result of psychosocial risk factors, was implemented. Results: The results of quantitative survey suggest that low back pain is mostly caused by lifting and carrying heavy loads, inadequate working conditions, poor physical fitness, regular nights out, shift work, and stress. Only the impact of gender on low back pain distress among professional drivers was confirmed, predominantly among bus drivers and lorry drivers on international routes. Low back pain occurrence was less common, albeit not statistically significant, among professional drivers of vans and passenger cars. Conclusion: Our study suggests that psychosocial factors are also important cause for the development of low back pain among professional drivers and can limit the quality of their social and professional lives.

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