Exploring peer-mentoring for community dwelling older adults with chronic low back pain: a qualitative study.

Cooper, Kay; Schofield, Patricia; Klein, Susan; Smith, Blair H.; Jehu, Llinos M.

Abstract

To explore the perceptions of patients, physiotherapists, and potential peer mentors on the topic of peer-mentoring for self-management of chronic low back pain following discharge from physiotherapy.

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Jun 30, 2017
• Journal: Physiotherapy
• Electronic ISSN: 1873-1465
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 103
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 138-145
• Institution Citation: COOPER, K., SCHOFIELD, P., KLEIN, S., SMITH, B.H. and JEHU, L.M. 2017. Exploring peer-mentoring for community dwelling older adults with chronic low back pain: a qualitative study. Physiotherapy [online], 103(2), pages 138-145. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1015/j.physio.2016.05.005
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2016.05.005
• Keywords: Chronic low back pain; Peer support; Peer mentoring; Self management; Older adults