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ArticleJBI evidence implementation2021

Factors influencing implementation of the GLA:D Back, an educational/exercise intervention for low back pain: a mixed-methods study.

Inge Ris, Eleanor Boyle, Corrie Myburgh, Jan Hartvigsen, Line Thomassen, Alice Kongsted

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Article in JBI evidence implementation, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT03570463 (GLA), which is not on this map. Cited by 11 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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2 · The registry

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GLA:D® Back: Implementation of Group-based Patient Education and Exercises to Support Self-management of Back Pain

Typeobservational_patient_registrySponsorUniversity of Southern DenmarkRan2018 to 2025Enrolled1,500ConditionsBack Pain, LowArmsGLA:D Back
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 29 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Inge RisDepartment of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark.
Eleanor BoyleDepartment of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark.
Corrie MyburghDepartment of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark.
Jan HartvigsenDepartment of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark.
Line ThomassenDepartment of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark.
Alice KongstedDepartment of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark.
University of Southern Denmark · DKNordisk Institut for Kiropraktik og Klinisk Biomekanik · DK

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

INTRODUCTION AND

aimsGuidelines for low back pain (LBP) management recommend patient education and exercises. GLA:D Back, a structured group-based patient-education exercise program for LBP, facilitates evidence-based care implementation. This study aimed to inform on the implementation processes, assessing clinician-related factors. Objectives were to describe profiles of implementers and nonimplementers by demographics, and responses to the tailored version of the Determinants of Implementation Behaviour Questionnaire (DIBQ-t) qualitatively explore clinician perspectives on implementation, and compare the results of the DIBQ-t with the interview data to evaluate their fit of integration for facilitators, barriers, and new insights.

methodsA mixed-methods parallel design study was conducted. Physiotherapists and chiropractors, educated in the GLA:D Back program, were asked to complete the DIBQ-t (measuring theoretical determinants of implementation) 6 months after their training. Implementers and nonimplementers of the program were selected for interviews. Qualitative data were used to understand clinicians' viewpoints on implementation, providing a broader perspective on the quantitative data and exploring new aspects.

resultsMore physiotherapists than chiropractors implemented the program. Implementers responded more positively on most domains of the DIBQ-t. The interviews revealed three themes important for implementation: personal gain, practicalities, and buying-in on the program. Clinicians' attitudes to the program appeared additionally as relevant to implementation.

conclusionThe profession of the clinician was associated with implementation behavior. Implementers and nonimplementers identified the same themes but perceived them as either positive or negative. Both groups reported high levels of knowledge and skills, indicating that training alone is insufficient for implementation.

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Low Back PainPhysical TherapistsExerciseExercise TherapyHumansPhysical Therapy Modalities

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PMCPMC8635265
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