All Outputs (7)

Validation of the German version of the STarT-Back Tool (STarT-G): a cohort study with patients from primary care practices (2015)
Journal Article
Karstens, S., Krug, K., Hill, J. C., Stock, C., Steinhaeuser, J., Szecsenyi, J., & Joos, S. (2015). Validation of the German version of the STarT-Back Tool (STarT-G): a cohort study with patients from primary care practices. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 16, https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-015-0806-9

BACKGROUND: Current research emphasizes the high prevalence and costs of low back pain (LBP). The STarT Back Tool was designed to support primary care decision making for treatment by helping to determine the treatment prognosis of patients with non-... Read More about Validation of the German version of the STarT-Back Tool (STarT-G): a cohort study with patients from primary care practices.

Using an internet intervention to support self-management of low back pain in primary care: Protocol for a randomised controlled feasibility trial (supportback) (2015)
Journal Article
Geraghty, A. W. A., Stanford, R., Little, P., Roberts, L., Foster, N. E., Hill, J. C., …Yardley, L. (2015). Using an internet intervention to support self-management of low back pain in primary care: Protocol for a randomised controlled feasibility trial (supportback). BMJ Open, 5(9), https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2015-009524

Introduction Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent and costly condition. The majority of patients experiencing LBP are managed in primary care, where first-line care recommendations consist of advice to self-manage and remain active. Internet interventi... Read More about Using an internet intervention to support self-management of low back pain in primary care: Protocol for a randomised controlled feasibility trial (supportback).

General Practitioners Views of Implementing a Stratified Treatment Approach for Low Back Pain in Germany: A Qualitative Study (2015)
Journal Article
Hill, J. (2015). General Practitioners Views of Implementing a Stratified Treatment Approach for Low Back Pain in Germany: A Qualitative Study. PLoS ONE, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0136119

Background and Objective The STarT Back stratified primary care approach has demonstrated clinical and cost effectiveness in the UK, and is commonly used by General Practitioners (GPs). However, it remains unknown how this approach could be implemen... Read More about General Practitioners Views of Implementing a Stratified Treatment Approach for Low Back Pain in Germany: A Qualitative Study.

Pediatric Pain Screening Tool: rapid identification of risk in youth with pain complaints. (2015)
Journal Article
Simons, L., Smith, A., Ibagon, C., Coakley, R., Logan, D., Schechter, N., …Hill, J. (2015). Pediatric Pain Screening Tool: rapid identification of risk in youth with pain complaints. PAIN, 156(8), 1511-1518. https://doi.org/10.1097/j.pain.0000000000000199

Moderate to severe chronic pain is a problem for 1.7 million children, costing $19.5 billion annually in the United States alone. Risk-stratified care is known to improve outcomes in adults with chronic pain. However, no tool exists to stratify youth... Read More about Pediatric Pain Screening Tool: rapid identification of risk in youth with pain complaints..

German Translation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the STarT Back Screening Tool. (2015)
Journal Article
Aebischer, B., Hill, J., Hilfiker, R., & Karstens, S. (2015). German Translation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the STarT Back Screening Tool. PLoS ONE, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0132068

BACKGROUND: Although evidence based treatment approaches for acute low back pain are available, the prevention of persistent disabling symptoms remains a challenge. Subgroup targeted treatment using adequate screening tools may be a key component for... Read More about German Translation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the STarT Back Screening Tool..

German Translation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the STarT Back Screening Tool. (2015)
Journal Article
Aebischer, B., Hill, J. C., Hilfiker, R., & Karstens, S. (in press). German Translation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the STarT Back Screening Tool. PloS one, 10(7), Article e0132068. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0132068

Background Although evidence based treatment approaches for acute low back pain are available, the prevention of persistent disabling symptoms remains a challenge. Subgroup targeted treatment using adequate screening tools may be a key component for... Read More about German Translation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the STarT Back Screening Tool..

Development and Validation of the Keele Musculoskeletal Patient Reported Outcome Measure (MSK-PROM) (2015)
Journal Article
Thomas, E., Hill, S., Foster, N., van der Windt, D., & Hill, J. (2015). Development and Validation of the Keele Musculoskeletal Patient Reported Outcome Measure (MSK-PROM). PloS one, 10(4), Article e0124557. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0124557

OBJECTIVE: To develop and validate a patient report outcome measure (PROM) for clinical practice that can monitor health status of patients with a range of musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders. METHODS: Constructs for inclusion in the MSK-PROM were identi... Read More about Development and Validation of the Keele Musculoskeletal Patient Reported Outcome Measure (MSK-PROM).