Effect of an E-learning Intervention on Knowledge, Attitudes and Beliefs of Healthcare Professionals Managing Low Back Pain.

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

2720 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-08-27

Study Completion Date

2023-03-01

Brief Summary

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The purpose of the current research project is to examine if the healthcare professionals (HCPs) knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and behavior about the management of low back pain (LBP) patients changes following an e-learning intervention (experimental interactive e-learning versus traditional non-interactive e-learning)

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Detailed Description

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The purpose of the current research project is to use an e-learning educational approach to implement guideline-adherent care in first line HCPs. We aim to enhance the knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and behavior of HCPs towards a biopsychosocial approach in the management of LBP patients. We will compare the effect of an interactive e-learning intervention (i.e. experimental intervention) to an e-learning intervention without interaction (i.e. traditional intervention). Both interventions will be based on the most recent scientific literature regarding the management of LBP, but both the focus and the didactical approach will slightly differ between the interventions. We will use a mixed methods approach to gain an in-depth understanding of HCPs behavior in clinical practice.

Conditions

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Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Low Back Pain Physical Therapy Physicians

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

OTHER

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Participants Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Experimental e-learning

The experimental interactive intervention is based on international guidelines for the management of LBP and includes multiple interactions with the participant in a virtual environment. Metaphors and concrete clinical situations are presented to translate the knowledge (i.e. the management of low back pain from a biopsychosocial point of view) to clinical practice. Interactions consists of videos, open and closed questions and audio records.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Experimental e-learning

Intervention Type OTHER

Interactive lecture based on the guidelines for the management of LBP with a focus on self-management and patient's reassurance

Traditional e-learning

The traditional intervention consists of a traditional online lecture based on international guidelines for the management of LBP without any interaction. The focus is more fundamental (theoretical) without metaphors or clinical cases.

Group Type OTHER

Traditional e-learning

Intervention Type OTHER

Traditional lecture based on the guidelines for the management of LBP with a focus on diagnostic triage and specific cause of LBP

Interventions

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Experimental e-learning

Interactive lecture based on the guidelines for the management of LBP with a focus on self-management and patient's reassurance

Intervention Type OTHER

Traditional e-learning

Traditional lecture based on the guidelines for the management of LBP with a focus on diagnostic triage and specific cause of LBP

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* To be an healthcare practitioner (general practitioner, physiotherapist, specialist physician, student in medicine including specialization, student in physiotherapy)
* Working or studying in Belgium or France
* Being in possession of an internet connected device (e.g. computer, tablet or smartphone) with speaker

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes