Table 1 Study assessments at specific time points

TIMEPOINT*

Week − 4 to − 1

Week 0

Week 0

Fortnightly*

6 months

12 months

ENROLMENT:

Informed consent

X

Eligibility screen

X

Allocation

X

INTERVENTIONS:

Support system

X

 X

 X

Usual care only

X

ASSESSMENTS:

Use of hospital, medical, and health services for LBP

X

X

X

X

Self-reported physical activity levels

X

X

X

Objective physical activity levels

X

X

Physical Function

X

X

X

Pain intensity

X

X

X

X

Disability

X

X

X

Quality of life

X

X

X

Self-management behaviours

X

X

X

X

Medication use

X

X

X

X

Sleep quality

X

X

X

Attitudes regarding use of pain medications

X

X

X

Beliefs about back pain

X

X

X