Mind the gap – Evaluation of the promotion initiatives for implementation of the GLA:D® back clinician courses

Translation of research into practice is a methodological challenge. The GLA:D® Back program was initiated to implement evidence-based care for people with low back pain inspired by (Good Life osteoArthritis in Denmark) that has succeeded implementing knee and hip osteoarthritis. This study evaluates the spread reach promotion initiatives clinician courses, adoption intervention clinical practice. Pre-defined success criteria addressed; i) spread; achievement intended activities (e.g. social media), ii) reach; recruitment clinicians certain profiles gender balance). Adoption defined as patient enrollment registry course participants. Univariate multivariate logistic regression used investigate associations between characteristics. Most signed up based on information from colleagues (22%). goals reach, except one, obtained. 23% (140) within <90 days participation; mainly physiotherapists (p < 0.001). odds ratio starting chiropractic setting 7.4 [2.5; 21.4], indicating employed chiropractors mostly handled intervention. Future strategies should recognize influence professional networks. Converting courses adopted physiotherapists. Although, evaluation processes were less useful this study, future health potential inform implementation new models studies.