Impact of Health Literacy on Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
This prospective cohort study aims to assess the impact of health literacy on the quality of life in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain.
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Detailed Description
This prospective cohort study will enroll patients with chronic non-specific low back pain. Patients will be assessed using Turkey Health Literacy Scale-32, Short Form-36 Health Survey, and Oswestry Disability Index. The correlation between health literacy and quality of life will be assessed with statistical tests.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Patients with chronic non-specific low back pain Patients with chronic non-specific low back pain. |
Other: Survey form
Patients will be asked to fill a survey form that consists of socio-demographic information, Turkish Health Literacy Scale -32, Short Form-36 Health Survey and Oswestry Disability Index.
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- The correlation between health literacy and quality of life [1 day]
Using the statistical analysis, this trial will assess the correlation between health literacy and quality of life. The Turkey Health Literacy Scale-32 results and Short Form-36 Health Survey results will be tested for possible correlation. Also, oswestry disability index and Turkey Health Literacy Scale-32 will also be tested for a possible correlation.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
-Chronic non-specific low back pain
Exclusion Criteria:
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Acute low back pain
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Radicular pain
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Spinal stenosis
Contacts and Locations
Locations
No locations specified.Sponsors and Collaborators
- Uskudar State Hospital
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Mustafa H Temel, M.D., Uskudar State Hospital
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- CNSLBP1