Table 1

Timing of intervention, mediator and outcome assessments

Week 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
Intervention Initial consult*
Six GHS calls		Four GHS calls
Primary mediator
Alternative mediators
Outcomes

  • Primary mediator: weight. Alternative mediators: diet, physical activity and pain beliefs. Outcomes: pain, disability and quality of life.

  • *Patients with low back pain only.

  • GHS, New South Wales Get Healthy Service.