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June 14, 2026BMC Health Services ResearchOpen Access

Structural barriers and facilitators of accessing rehabilitation among adults aged 50 years and older with low back pain: a scoping review of the literature

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JWJessica J. WongLELauren EadAVAlanna Veitch

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Overview

Scoping review explores structural barriers and facilitators affecting rehabilitation access in older adults with low back pain, highlighting implications for practice.

Key Points

  • This review aims to map structural barriers and facilitators impacting access to rehabilitation for adults aged 50 and older with low back pain.
  • Conducted a scoping review based on Joanna Briggs Institute methodology.
  • Screened 8550 citations, identifying 16 relevant studies on structural barriers to rehabilitation access.
  • Engaged an Advisory Committee for critical input throughout the research process.
  • Identified common barriers including financial constraints, transportation issues, and lack of knowledge.
  • Ageism from healthcare providers emerged as a significant barrier, influencing rehabilitation access.
  • Variations in experiences were noted based on rurality, socioeconomic status, and disability.

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Wong et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2e4632b1cc60ccdea8afddhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-026-14868-6
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