This prospective cohort study aims to assess the impact of health literacy on the quality of life in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain.
This prospective cohort study will enroll patients with chronic non-specific low back pain. Patients will be assessed using Turkey Health Literacy Scale-32, Short Form-36 Health Survey, and Oswestry Disability Index. The correlation between health literacy and quality of life will be assessed with statistical tests.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
300
Patients will be asked to fill a survey form that consists of socio-demographic information, Turkish Health Literacy Scale -32, Short Form-36 Health Survey and Oswestry Disability Index.
The correlation between health literacy and quality of life
Using the statistical analysis, this trial will assess the correlation between health literacy and quality of life. The Turkey Health Literacy Scale-32 results and Short Form-36 Health Survey results will be tested for possible correlation. Also, oswestry disability index and Turkey Health Literacy Scale-32 will also be tested for a possible correlation.
Time frame: 1 day
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