BackWorks Study
The BackWorks study aimed to determine the relationships between self-reported low back pain (LBP) ratings and use of opioid medications. Approximately 800 workers were recruited from 30 different employment settings via open recruitment meetings. Baseline assessments were conducted between 2003 and 2006, with participants being followed up monthly until 2012, when the study was finalised.
Study design
Cohort, Cohort - occupational
Number of participants at first data collection
828 (participants)
Age at first data collection
Varied (participants)
Participant year of birth
Varied (participants)
Participant sex
All
Representative sample at baseline?
No
Sample features
Country
Year of first data collection
2003
Primary Institutions
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM)
Profile paper DOI
Funders
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Ongoing?
No
Data types collected
- Audio or visual recordings (e.g. of child behaviour, facial expressions)
- Physical or biological assessment (e.g. blood, saliva, gait, grip strength, anthropometry)
- Self-completed questionnaire – online
- Self-completed questionnaire – paper or computer assisted
- None
- None
- None
Engagement
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