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Objective: Determine reproducibility of resistance exercise regimens in trials for CLBP and determine if recently available checklists are effective. Methods: Four databases (Medline, PubMed, Cochrane and CINAHL) were searched for keywords related to back pain and resistance exercise. Reproducibility was assessed using two checklists, the 12‐item Template for Intervention Description and Replication (TIDieR) and the 19‐item Consensus on Exercise Reporting Template (CERT). The proportion reporting was analysed, with additional comparison of trials pre‐ and post‐availability of each checklist. A generalised linear regression was conducted with checklist items as the dependent variable and year of publication as the independent (PROSPERO ID = #CRD42020186036). Results: Overall, details that facilitate reproducibility were under‐reported. No trials reported all checklist items, while only 18 trials (35.5%) and 5 trials (9.8%) reported 75%+ of checklist items for the TIDieR and CERT, respectively. A median of 8 (IQR 2) of 12 TIDieR criteria were reported and a median of 9 (IQR 7) of 19 criteria were reported for the CERT. There was no difference pre/post checklist publication (TIDieR median before = 8 (IQR 2), after = 8 (IQR 2.25); CERT mean before = 9 (IQR 5.25), after = 9 (IQR 7)). Regression failed to support improved reporting over time. The majority of studies (86.3%) were scored as having an elevated risk of bias. Conclusions: Reproducibility of resistance exercise in CLBP trials appears questionable due to low levels of reporting. The publication reporting checklists have not resulted in improvement. Real‐world reproducibility is questionable. There is a need to improve reporting to maximise reproducibility. Impact statement: The present results reveal a demand in improved reporting to ensure both enhanced clinical translation in the real‐world and replicability to enhance knowledge of best‐practice for resistance exercise in the CLBP population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objectives: This study aimed to elucidate graduate perceptions of how fellowship training impacted their post-training professional and personal lives. Methods: Interviews were conducted with 13 graduates of a hybrid (e.g. blended-learning) fellowship program. All participants were at least 1 year post completion of fellowship to limit recall bias and allow for post-training personal and professional development. Qualitative analysis was performed on interview transcriptions using directed content analysis with two coders other than the interviewers, followed by discussion until agreement was reached if there were disputes related to coding analysis. If needed, arbitration was provided from one of two interviewers. Results: Analysis revealed three primary constructs of post-fellowship impact: practical, social, and personal. Practical subthemes were centric to care delivery. Social subthemes extended to intra, inter, and non-professional connections. Personal subthemes noted professional and cognitive evolution. Discussion: Participants clearly described impact extending well beyond day-to-day practice suggesting that fellowship impacted the whole person versus sole practitioner. This study may impact program structure and content inclusion for fellowship programs as well as providing support for fellows in training. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]