Emergency Department Digital Pain Self-Management Intervention to Improve Acute Low Back Pain Outcomes

The EDPSI is a developed supplemental digital video for patients presenting to the emergency department with acute low back pain (aLBP). The content consists of self-management approaches for diverse adult patient preferences including biopsychosocial contributors to pain and clinical practice guidelines to self-management options. Highlights of the discharge instructions summary include follow-up with provider, red flag warnings, and medication safety. Actor demonstration of ergonomics and range of motion movements provide application of Physical Therapy (PT)-based preventative strategies. Combination therapies including PT counseling, complementary alternative medicine (acupuncture, massage, yoga, or Pilates), and use of and safety with ice or heat thermal therapies. Active participation, stress management, and involvement of support systems are addressed.

Routine Discharge Care