SynthesisMusculoskeletal care2025
Effect of Motivational Interviewing and Exercise on Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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5 citing papers in PubMed.
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- Multidisciplinary expert consensus on clinical diagnosis and therapies for low back pain.Bone research · 2026Article
- Identifying patient profiles based on protection motivation theory to predict exercise adherence in patients with lumbar disc herniation: a latent profile analysis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Article
- Digital Health Engagement Regarding Lumbar Disc Herniation in Terms of Exercise Adherence: Integrating Variable-Centered and Person-Centered Perspectives.Patient preference and adherence · 2026Article
- Integrative Treatment Strategies for Chronic Back Pain: A Literature Review with Clinical Recommendations.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Review
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Abstract
backgroundThe prevalence of chronic low back pain (CLBP) and its concomitant cost implications have continued to rise across the globe. Currently, there is no effective treatment for CLBP that leads to long-term improvement. Hence, there is growing recognition of the need for behaviour techniques including motivational interviewing (MI) to address CLBP.
objectiveTo determine the effect of MI and exercise on pain in individuals with CLBP.
methodWe searched for trials in seven databases from inception to April 2024. Trials were included if MI was used alone or in addition to an exercise programme for improving CLBP in adults aged (≥ 18 years).
resultsFrom 3062 records retrieved, we included three randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Only one study was rated as having a low risk of bias. There is no evidence to support the benefit of MI and exercise on improving pain (SMD-0.23, 95% CI-0.55 to 0.09, I
conclusionThere is insufficient evidence to support the effect of MI and exercise on pain in individuals with CLBP. More large-scale RCTs are needed in evaluating the effectiveness of MI and exercise in individuals with CLBP.
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