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Effect of information format on intentions and beliefs regarding diagnostic imaging for non-specific low back pain: A randomised controlled trial in members of the public – Sweekriti Sharma et al.

Thomas Dakin2023-01-11T16:21:02+11:00Back pain, Health literacy, Low back pain, Publications|

This study set out to evaluate the effects of information format on intentions to request diagnostic imaging for non-specific low back pain in members of the public. It found that framing information to emphasise potential harms from overdiagnosis reduced intention to request diagnostic imaging for [...]

Emergency department care for low back pain: Should we adopt recommendations from primary care guidelines?

Thomas Dakin2023-01-11T16:21:06+11:00Back pain, Low back pain, Musculoskeletal, Pain, Publications|

ED visits for low back pain are increasing, but the lack of specific guidance for emergency physicians impedes evidence-based care, and adopting primary care recommendations may not be appropriate. The ED sees a different spectrum of low back pain presentations, where physicians are likely to [...]

Global Public Health – A look into the challenges and complexities of managing low back pain in Mexico – Giovanni E. Ferreira et al.

Thomas Dakin2023-01-11T16:21:12+11:00Back pain, Low back pain, Musculoskeletal, Publications, Tests|

Low back pain is a global health problem. In Mexico it is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions as well as the leading cause of disability. This review provides an overview of the challenges and complexities of managing low back pain in Mexico.

BMJ Open – Clinician and patient beliefs about diagnostic imaging for low back pain: a systematic qualitative evidence synthesis – Sweekriti Sharma et al.

Thomas Dakin2023-01-11T16:21:16+11:00Back pain, Low back pain, Musculoskeletal, Publications, Tests|

Overuse of diagnostic imaging for patients with low back pain remains common. The underlying beliefs about diagnostic imaging that could drive overuse remain unclear. We synthesised qualitative research that has explored clinician, patient or general public beliefs about diagnostic imaging for low back pain.

PEC – Effect of information format on intentions and beliefs regarding diagnostic imaging for non-specific low back pain: A randomised controlled trial in members of the public – Sweekriti Sharma et al.

Thomas Dakin2023-01-11T16:21:19+11:00Back pain, Low back pain, Pain, Publications, Shared decision making, Tests|

This paper aimed to evaluate the effects of information format on intentions to request diagnostic imaging for non-specific low back pain in members of the public. It found that framing information to emphasise potential harms from overdiagnosis reduced intention to request diagnostic imaging for low [...]

PAIN: The Lancet Series call to action to reduce low value care for low back pain: an update – Rachelle Buchbinder et al.

Thomas Dakin2023-01-11T16:21:23+11:00Back pain, Low back pain, Pain, Publications|

The 2018 Lancet Low Back Pain Series, comprising 3 papers written by 31 authors from disparate disciplines and 12 different countries, raised unprecedented awareness of the rising global burden of low back pain partly attributable to poor quality health care. Many people with low back [...]

Delivering the right care to people with low back pain in low- and middle-income countries: the case of Nepal – Sweekriti Sharma et al.

Thomas Dakin2023-01-11T16:21:26+11:00Back pain, Low back pain, Musculoskeletal, Publications|

A recent Lancet series and World Health Organization commission have highlighted the urgent need for all nations to increase attention on delivering appropriate, affordable care for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). One of the most critically under-prioritised NCDs in Nepal is low back pain. Globally, 60.1 million [...]

Care for low back pain: can health systems deliver?

Thomas Dakin2023-01-11T16:21:32+11:00Back pain, Low back pain, Low-value care, Publications|

Low back pain is the single biggest cause of years lived with disability worldwide, and a major challenge to international health systems. In 2018, the Lancet Low Back Pain Series Working Group identified a global problem of mismanagement of low back pain. The group documented the [...]

7 News – Is low back pain holding you back?

Thomas Dakin2023-01-11T16:23:30+11:00Back pain, Low back pain, Musculoskeletal, News|

1 in 4 Australians experiences low back pain on any given day. But research shows active recovery can help you find relief.

7 News – The epidemic of back pain

Thomas Dakin2023-01-11T16:23:41+11:00Back pain, Low back pain, News|

Back pain has almost reached epidemic levels in this country with a quarter of us suffering through it and spending millions of dollars trying to manage it. Now, there are some bold new ideas.

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