Should we give detailed advice and information booklets to patients with back pain? A randomized controlled factorial trial of a self-management booklet and doctor advice to take exercise for back pain

Study Design: Randomized controlled factorial trial. Objective: To assess the effectiveness of a booklet and of physician advice to take regular exercise. Summary of Background Data: Educational booklets are one of the simplest interventions for back pain but have not been shown to alter pain and fu...

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Main Authors: Little, Paul (Author), Roberts, Lisa (Author), Blowers, Helen (Author), Garwood, Judit (Author), Cantrell, Ted (Author), Langridge, John (Author), Chapman, Judith (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2001-10-01.
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