This program of research will investigate the effectiveness of different technology-based interventions to improve care of low back pain.
Associate Professor Manuela Ferreira.
North Shore - Institute of Bone and Joint Research
Masters/PHD
Low back pain affects ΒΌ of Australians and is the number one cause of disability worldwide. However, traditional models of care for low back pain are highly dependent on a hierarchical system of clinicians delivering passive (e.g. medication, injections) treatments, and resulting in patients being disengaged from their self-management, Innovative models are needed, so that patients can have equitable access to effective treatment that empowers them to manage their low back pain. We have developed a program of research to evaluate the use of technology-based interventions to increase access and optimise delivery of evidence-based care for patients with low back pain.
The PhD students will be working on the development and evaluation of mobile-health interventions for low back pain. They will also be involved in assessing the effectiveness of health coaching interventions delivered via tele-health for people with low back pain.
The opportunity ID for this research opportunity is 2326