IMPALA Implementation of smartphone-apps in physiotherapeutic primary care
Non-specific lower back pain is a major health problem. Smartphone-apps integrated in physiotherapeutic primary care have the potential to support patients in self-management and adherence to physical activity- and exercise recommendations. Unfortunately, the possibilities of these apps remain largely unused in practice. In IMPALA we want to use implementation science to improve the use of smartphone apps in lower back pain.
Objective
The aim of IMPALA is to develop, implement and evaluate theory-based, context-specific implementation strategies for the use of smartphone apps in physiotherapeutic primary care for patients with non-specific low back pain.
Results
After completion, a summary of the results of the project can be found here.
This research is funded by NWO.
Duration
08 March 2022 - 07 March 2027
Approach
After selection of the best available apps, an implementation strategy is developed that fits the context. This strategy will be implemented within primary care physiotherapy and its implementation effect will then be evaluated.
