The study authors examined patients with degenerative disc disease or spondylolisthesis who underwent lumbar spinal fusion either in the “usual care” group or a group that underwent cognitive-behavioral intervention before surgery. The researchers found:
1. There was no statistically significant difference in the two groups for the Oswestry Disability Index score one year after surgery.
2. Three months after surgery, the CBT group reported a 15 point reduction in ODI, and the reduction was maintained throughout the year.
3. There weren’t significant differences in the secondary outcomes one year after surgery. The secondary outcomes included:
• Catastrophizing
• Fear avoidance belief
• Work status
• Back and leg pain
4. The CBT did not translate to faster return-to-work.
5. Further research is necessary into targeted rehabilitation interventions among patients with higher levels of catastrophizing and fear avoidance beliefs.
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