Table 6 Evidence profile of the included qualitative study(42)
From: Rehabilitation of back pain in the pediatric population: a mixed studies systematic review
Perspective | Setting | Phenomenon of interest | Environment | Time/timing | Findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
From perspectives of male and female adolescents (12–18 years old) with low back pain | Clinic | Individually tailored physical therapy and home exercise | the Gothenburg area, Sweden | 12 weeks | Mobilizing own resources in successfully gaining body confidence in daily life: 1. Coaching from the physiotherapist: professional support; being aware of inherent capabilities; and trust in the physiotherapist and hope of recovery. Participants appreciated the attitude and professionalism of the physiotherapist 2. This theme consists of three subcategories: information from the school nurse; information from the physiotherapist; insight and reorientation of back pain that relates to participants’ understanding and leads to change 3. Compliance with physiotherapy: exercises provide structure; gaining energy from treatment; gaining confidence in exercises. Tailored exercises with the physiotherapist restored control to participants on physical as well as psychological levels 4. Gaining energy from pain-free moments: handling pain; ability to achieve change; distraction by recovery. Participants experienced a growing awareness of their bodies and their pain, as well as an increased easing of tension and a certain pain relief |