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Table 1 Data collection: except for the baseline data, outcomes are assessed throughout the 6-month period

From: Effectiveness of app-based relaxation for patients with chronic low back pain (Relaxback) and chronic neck pain (Relaxneck): study protocol for two randomized pragmatic trials

 

Baseline

Dailyd

Weeklyd

After third monthd

After sixth monthd

Socio-demographics (age, migration background, education)

x

    

Pain intensity (NRS)

 

x

   

Mean pain intensity in the last 7 days (NRS)

x

 

x

  

Mean perceived ‘LBP-/NP-related’ stress intensity in the last 7 days (NRS)

x

 

x

  

Pain acceptance

x

  

x

x

Sick leave days

x

  

x

x

Intake of medication against LBP/NP

x

 

x

  

Suspected adverse reactiona

   

x

x

Serious adverse events

   

x

x

Application of other therapies

x

  

x

x

Expectation

x

    

Adherencea

 

xb

xc

  

Self-perceived improvement

   

xa

xa

  1. aOnly in the intervention group.
  2. bAssessed by tracking.
  3. cAssessed by the diary (for relaxation without audio use).
  4. dProvided by the app.
  5. Abbreviations: LBP, low back pain; NP, neck pain; NRS, numeric rating scale.