Table 3.
Effects of each program in the physical and psychological scales
| Variable | Group A (n=50) | Group B (n=50) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical scales | |||
| ∆VAS at rest | 2.14 | 1.64 | 0.16 |
| ∆VAS work | 3.64 | 3.86 | 0.00 |
| ∆VAS physical activity | 2.50 | 3.20 | 0.00 |
| ∆EIFEL | 6.60 | 5.40 | 0.00 |
| Psychological scales | |||
| ∆HADS depression | 1.32 | 1.8 | 0.003 |
| ∆HADS anxiety | 1.94 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| ∆FABQ | 18.98 | 10.00 | 0.00 |
| ∆TCK | 24.78 | 7.06 | 0.00 |
Group A: patients receiving therapeutic patient education+rehabilitation. Group B: patients receiving rehabilitation only.
VAS, visual analog scale; EIFEL, Echelle d'Incapacité Fonctionnelle pour l'Évaluation des Lombalgies; HADS, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale; FABQ, fear-avoidance beliefs questionnaire; TCK, Tampa scale of kinesiophobia.