Table 1.

Semistructured Interview Question Guide

Account of their back pain, including how and why the back pain came about

The meaning of the pain

Premorbid ideas or beliefs about back pain and how these have changed

Anything that concerns them about back pain

Who they have discussed their back pain with and whom they trust

Other places they have looked for information

Any health care professionals they have consulted

Any investigations they have received

Things that have helped or are helping them manage their pain

Their own thoughts about the best way to manage low back pain

Their thoughts about statements from the New Zealand Acute Low Back Pain Guide

Their thoughts about why people may be scared of moving during an episode of low back pain

Their thoughts about why people may worry about the consequences of low back pain

Anything they think may have helped them manage their low back pain more effectively

Nonphysical influences on their pain

How much they focus on their back pain

Their expectations for the future with regards to their back

The meaning of terms for low back pain commonly used by health care professionals

Any additional thoughts or information they considered relevant