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Neurogenic claudication due to spinal stenosis is a common cause of disability in older adults. Conservative treatments are a favourable treatment option. This paper describes the development and delivery of the BOOST (Better Outcomes for Older adults with Spinal Trouble) intervention, a physiotherapist-delivered physical and psychological intervention for the management of neurogenic claudication in older adults. The BOOST intervention is being tested in a multi-centre, randomised controlled trial in UK National Health Service Trusts; delivered by physiotherapists registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council. Participants are aged 65 years or older, registered with a primary care practice, and report symptoms consistent with neurogenic claudication. Intervention content and delivery was initially informed by clinical and patient experts, research evidence, and behaviour change guidelines; and refined following an intervention development day attended by researchers, health professionals, and Patient and Public Involvement representatives. The BOOST intervention comprises 12 group sessions, promoting sustained adherence with a long term home and physical activity programme. Each session includes education and group discussion, individually tailored exercises, and walking. Initial exercise levels are set at a one-to-one assessment. Continued home exercise adherence and increased physical activity following completion of the sessions is facilitated through support telephone calls. Trial registration ISRCTN12698674.

Original publication

DOI

10.1016/j.physio.2019.01.019

Type

Journal article

Journal

Physiotherapy

Publication Date

06/2019

Volume

105

Pages

262 - 274

Keywords

Exercise, Intervention, Neurogenic claudication, Randomised controlled trial, Spinal stenosis, Aged, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Disability Evaluation, Female, Health Education, Humans, Intermittent Claudication, Male, Physical Therapy Modalities, Spinal Stenosis, United Kingdom