Patient education
paina, low back paina, Pain, pain
A face-to-face, group biopsychosocial-based PE session was delivered for 8 weeks by the lead author in the local language (Hausa). The content of the education programme was guided by available evidence on advice and education for patients with CLBP [Overview of the patient education programmea. Interactive session/discussions/questionsb. Meaning of low back painc. Common myths and facts about low back paind. Common beliefs about low back paina. To establish good rapport and explore participants' beliefs about low back painb. To promote a better understanding of low back painc. To understand the common myths and facts about low back paind. To reshape false or unhelpful beliefs about low back paina. Basic anatomyb. Pain causationa. To promote understanding of the robustness and function of the spineb. To promote a better understanding of the cause of paina. Basic pain education (part 1)b. Basic pain education (part 2a. To promote basic knowledge about pain mechanisms from modern pain modelsb. To educate on the common factors associated with pain experiencea. Resumption of work and remaining activeb. Pain coping and pacinga. To encourage the resumption of normal activities and the importance of remaining active despite painb. To promote better active coping through adopting safe and effective pacing during flare-upsa. Postural modificationb. Increasing activity levelsa. To promote healthy postural habits using current evidence on ergonomicsb. To promote the importance of improving activity levelsa. Lifestyle modificationb. Warning signs and what to doa. To promote a healthy lifestyleb. Promote understanding of red flags and the importance of hospital visit