Active treatment programs for @entity1 with XXXX : a prospective, randomized, observer-blinded study.

@entity1 @entity1643 @entity158
Several new studies have indicated that an active approach to @entity1 with @entity1643 (LBP) seems effective. Some of these studies emphasize the importance of dealing with the @entity1 's total situation in comprehensive multidisciplinary programs--the bio-psycho-social model. However, these programs are expensive. The aim of this study was to evaluate the rehabilitation outcome from three different active programs in terms of: (1) return-to-work rate, (2) days of sick leave, (3) health-care contacts, (4) @entity158 and disability scores, and (5) staying physically active. The subjects included 132 @entity1 randomized to the study, of whom 123 started one of the treatment programs. They had all had at least 6 months of chronic LBP. The @entity1 were randomized into one of three programs: group 1--a full-time, intensive 3-week multidisciplinary program, including active physical and ergonomic training and @entity158 management, followed by 1 day weekly for the subsequent 3 weeks; group 2--active physical training, twice a week for 6 weeks, for a total of 24h; group 3-- @entity158 management combined with active physical training, twice a week for 6 weeks, also for a total of 24h. The results presented here are based on data collected 4 months following treatment, which shows an 86% response rate. The initial examination and the follow-up evaluation were performed by a blinded observer. The results show that 4 months after treatment, the intensive multidisciplinary program is superior to the less intensive programs in terms of return-to-work rate, health-care contacts, @entity158 and disability scores, and staying physically active.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
