Development and delivery of the BOOST (Better Outcomes for Older adults with Spinal Trouble) intervention for older adults with neurogenic claudication

Ward, Lesley, Williamson, Esther, Hansen, Zara, French, David P., Boniface, Graham, Rogers, David and Lamb, Sarah E. (2019) Development and delivery of the BOOST (Better Outcomes for Older adults with Spinal Trouble) intervention for older adults with neurogenic claudication. Physiotherapy, 105 (2). pp. 262-274. ISSN 0031-9406

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2019.01.019

Abstract

Neurogenic claudication due to spinal stenosis is a common cause of disability in older adults. Conservative treatments are a favourable treatment option. This paper describes the development and delivery of the BOOST (Better Outcomes for Older adults with Spinal Trouble) intervention, a physiotherapist-delivered physical and psychological intervention for the management of neurogenic claudication in older adults. The BOOST intervention is being tested in a multi-centre, randomised controlled trial in UK National Health Service Trusts; delivered by physiotherapists registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council. Participants are aged 65 years or older, registered with a primary care practice, and report symptoms consistent with neurogenic claudication. Intervention content and delivery was initially informed by clinical and patient experts, research evidence, and behaviour change guidelines; and refined following an intervention development day attended by researchers, health professionals, and Patient and Public Involvement representatives. The BOOST intervention comprises 12 group sessions, promoting sustained adherence with a long term home and physical activity programme. Each session includes education and group discussion, individually tailored exercises, and walking. Initial exercise levels are set at a one-to-one assessment. Continued home exercise adherence and increased physical activity following completion of the sessions is facilitated through support telephone calls.
Trial registration ISRCTN12698674.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Neurogenic claudication, Spinal stenosis, Exercise, Randomised controlled trial, Intervention
Subjects: B300 Complementary Medicine
Department: Faculties > Health and Life Sciences > Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation
Depositing User: Elena Carlaw
Date Deposited: 11 Nov 2019 16:04
Last Modified: 31 Jul 2021 22:07
URI: http://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/41412

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