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ArticlePilot and feasibility studies2021

Effects of an e-learning programme on osteopaths' back pain attitudes: a mixed methods feasibility study.

Jerry Draper-Rodi, Steven Vogel, Annette Bishop

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Article in Pilot and feasibility studies, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05120921 (OSCAR), which is not on this map. Cited by 7 papers.

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2 · The registry

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OSCAR (Osteopathic Single CAse Research) - Assessing the Effects of Standard and Biopsychosocially-informed Osteopathic Management for Patients With Non-specific Low Back Pain: A Single Case Experimental Design (SCED)

TypeinterventionalSponsorUniversity College of OsteopathyRan2021 to 2023Enrolled9ConditionsChronic Low-back PainArmsOsteopathic Manual Treatment, Self-management, Reassurance, Biopsychosocial management
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Jerry Draper-RodiUniversity College of Osteopathy, 275 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1JE, UK. Jerry.Draper-Rodi@uco.ac.uk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1900-6141
Steven VogelUniversity College of Osteopathy, 275 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1JE, UK.
Annette BishopArthritis Research UK Primary Care Centre, Research Institute Primary Care Sciences, Keele University, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG, UK.
University College of Osteopathy · GB

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe biopsychosocial model is recommended in the management of non-specific low back pain but musculoskeletal practitioners can lack skills in assessing and managing patients using a biopsychosocial framework. Educational interventions have produced equivocal results. There is a need for an alternative educational tool to support practitioners' development in the application of biopsychosocial model to manage low back pain.

methodsA mixed methods study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of an e-learning programme on the biopsychosocial management of non-specific low back pain for osteopaths with more than 15 years' experience. A sequential explanatory design was conducted, with a feasibility randomised controlled trial and semi-structured interviews explored with thematic analysis.

resultsA total of 45 participants participated in the RCT of which 9 also participated in the interview study. The a-priori sample size was not met (45 instead of 50). The recruitment strategies, randomisation, retention, data collection and outcome measures worked well and were found to be feasible for a main trial. The retention, satisfaction and participants' views of the programme demonstrated a good acceptability of the programme. Data from the semi-structured interviews were organised in three themes, the first two were related to the feasibility and acceptability of the e-learning programme (practical experience of following the course and engagement with the content) and the third relates to the impact of the intervention (perception of the BPS model).

conclusionA main RCT is feasible and the intervention was received well by the participants. A main RCT is required to assess the effectiveness of the e-learning programme. This work also provided data on aspects so far unreported, including osteopaths' views on continuing professional development, on e-learning as a form of continuing professional development and osteopaths' perceptions and challenges concerning the implementation of the biopsychosocial model in practice.

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BiopsychosocialContinuing professional developmentFeasibilityManual therapyNon-specific low back painOsteopathyRandomised controlled trial

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