Table 1 Overview of the patient education programme
Session/week | Topic | Goals/objectives |
|---|---|---|
1 | a. Interactive session/discussions/questions b. Meaning of low back pain c. Common myths and facts about low back pain d. Common beliefs about low back pain | a. To establish good rapport and explore participants' beliefs about low back pain b. To promote a better understanding of low back pain c. To understand the common myths and facts about low back pain d. To reshape false or unhelpful beliefs about low back pain |
2 | a. Basic anatomy b. Pain causation | a. To promote understanding of the robustness and function of the spine b. To promote a better understanding of the cause of pain |
3 | a. Basic pain education (part 1) b. Basic pain education (part 2 | a. To promote basic knowledge about pain mechanisms from modern pain models b. To educate on the common factors associated with pain experience |
4 | a. Resumption of work and remaining active b. Pain coping and pacing | a. To encourage the resumption of normal activities and the importance of remaining active despite pain b. To promote better active coping through adopting safe and effective pacing during flare-ups |
5 | Self-care skills | To promote self-management strategies and reduce overreliance on formal health care utilisation |
6 | a. Postural modification b. Increasing activity levels | a. To promote healthy postural habits using current evidence on ergonomics b. To promote the importance of improving activity levels |
7 | a. Lifestyle modification b. Warning signs and what to do | a. To promote a healthy lifestyle b. Promote understanding of red flags and the importance of hospital visit |
8 | Review of information and application | To evaluate understanding and application of information |