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Experiences of using an activating spinal orthosis in women with osteoporosis and back pain in primary care

Authors: Christina Kaijser Alin, Nathalie Frisendahl, Ann-Charlotte Grahn Kronhed, Helena Salminen

Published in: Archives of Osteoporosis | Issue 1/2020

Abstract

Summary

Women with osteoporosis and back pain took part in focus group interviews and described their experiences of using and handling an activating spinal orthosis. The women described the back orthosis as being like a “close friend”, a support in everyday life and a reminder to maintain a good posture.

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to describe and gain a deeper understanding of the views of older women with osteoporosis and back pain seeking primary care regarding their use and handling of an activating spinal orthosis.

Method

We chose a qualitative method whereby information was gathered via focus group interviews and analysed using inductive content analysis. Women who previously participated in a randomised controlled trial and wore an activating spinal orthosis for 6 months were asked. Out of 31 women, 18 agreed to participate. Five focus group interviews were conducted.

Results

The analysis resulted in an overall theme in which the experiences of wearing the spinal orthosis were described as follows: “A well-adapted spinal orthosis could develop into a long-lasting friendship that provided support and help in daily life”. The overall theme was based on three main categories: impact on daily life, individual adaptation and personal relationship. The main categories were well differentiated from each other but had an interdependency. All three categories involved cases in which the spinal orthosis was perceived as relieving symptoms and making daily life easier, as well as when it was perceived as being hard to manage and provided no symptom relief.

Conclusion

In older women with osteoporosis and back pain, an activating spinal orthosis could be perceived as being a “close friend” and a support in everyday life. To facilitate acceptance of the spinal orthosis, it was important for it to be well adapted and for follow-ups to be carried out regularly.

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Title: Experiences of using an activating spinal orthosis in women with osteoporosis and back pain in primary care
Authors: Christina Kaijser Alin
Nathalie Frisendahl
Ann-Charlotte Grahn Kronhed
Helena Salminen
Publication date: 01-12-2020
Publisher: Springer London
Keywords: Care
Osteoporosis
Orthosis
Osteoporosis
Back Pain
Back Pain
Back Pain
Published in: Archives of Osteoporosis / Issue 1/2020
Print ISSN: 1862-3522
Electronic ISSN: 1862-3514
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11657-020-00754-z

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