Protocol: The prognostic value of sleep in older adults with back pain, BACE longitudinal study

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Low back pain (LBP) is the most prevalent musculoskeletal problem worldwide. Prevalence of LBP increases with age; however, the older adult population is often not included in studies. Sleeping problems are highly prevalent among individuals with LBP. From earlier research, it is suggested that sleep might be a potentially important factor influencing the course of back pain. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate if poor sleep quality at baseline is associated with worse back pain outcomes (including pain intensity and back pain-related disability) at follow up in older adults. This study will make use of data from the "Back Complaints in the Elders" (BACE) study, a prospective observational cohort study including patients > 55 years who consulted a general practitioner with a new episode of back pain. Data on back pain outcomes and sleep outcomes was collected using questionnaires. Data from baseline measurements and 3 months up to 12 months follow-up will be used. Linear mixed models will be performed to investigate the association between back pain outcomes and sleep quality.

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