Cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analysis of a disability prevention model for back pain management: a six year follow up study

This is a critical abstract of an economic evaluation that meets the criteria for inclusion on NHS EED. Each abstract contains a brief summary of the methods, the results and conclusions followed by a detailed critical assessment on the reliability of the study and the conclusions drawn. The Sherbrooke model, an innovative model of management of back pain, or its occupational or clinical/rehabilitation components might be of economic benefit for workers, compensation boards or disability insurers. The experimental interventions enabled a reduction in the time on full benefits over the long term and were not only cost-beneficial, but also very cost-effective with less total money spent to save days on benefits.