Talking your way to a stronger back: study tests counseling after surgery
NCT ID NCT07169955
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether motivational interviewing, a type of counseling, could help people who had back surgery (lumbar discectomy) reduce disability and improve quality of life. 72 participants were randomly assigned to receive either standard care or six sessions of motivational interviewing focused on adapting body mechanics. The study measured disability and quality of life using standard questionnaires.
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Gazi Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)