Information and low back pain management: a systematic review.

Study Design: A systematic search of three electronic databases was done to identify randomized controlled trials on the effect of written or audiovisual information in low back pain.

Objectives: To determine whether information is an effective preventive action and/or therapy for low back pain and which type of information is most effective.

Summary Of Background Data: Information is commonly used in the primary care of low back pain and mostly delivered by booklets.