Understanding internet-supported self-management for low back pain in primary care: a qualitative process evaluation of the SupportBack 2 randomised controlled trial
Digital interventions targeting physical activity and exercise to support LBP self-management may rely on mechanisms that are easily inhibited in complex, heterogeneous populations. Future research should focus on identifying and removing barriers that may limit the effectiveness of digital self-management support for LBP.
Authors
- Lucy Yardley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3853-883X)
- Firoza Davies
- Adam W A Geraghty (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7984-8351)
- Paul Little (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3664-1873)
- Mary Steele (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2595-3855)
- Lisa Roberts (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2662-6696)
- Jonathan Hill (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6246-1409)
- Stephanie Hughes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4801-8245)
- Gemma Mansell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5479-2678)
- Nadine E. Foster (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4429-9756)
- Elaine M. Hay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9545-4296)
- Malcolm White
Institutions
- The University of Queensland (AU)
- Aston University (GB)
- University of Bristol (GB)
- Arthritis UK (GB)
- University of Southampton (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-103428
- Primary Topic
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Institute for Health and Care Research
- Department of Health and Social Care
- Medical Research Council
- National Health and Medical Research Council