A Model for Integrative Transformation: A Back Pain Group Appointment Program.
A back pain treatment program was developed for the outpatient, primary care clinic setting. In this pilot study, measured functional status scores improved in a cohort of patients enrolled in the program. The program consists of a series of 5 monthly group appointments and follows a sequential curriculum involving multiple therapeutic modalities. These modalities include exercise, social interaction, motivation/raison d'être, holistic coaching, music, and behavioral modelling. The program provides a forum for the discussion and implementation of complementary and alternative approaches, alongside mainstream approaches, and represents a model of integrative medical practice.
Keith S
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Rayburn
D000328:Adult; D001416:Back Pain / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D055048:Integrative Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D009042:Motivation; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D059408:Pain Management / Q000379:methods*; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011320:Primary Health Care; D016730:Program Development