The objective of this study is to investigate the effects of adding pain science or ergonomics messages to guideline advice on feelings of reassurance and management intentions among people with acute low back pain (LBP). We recruited people with acute LBP (pain for ≤6 weeks) [...]
This study explored perceived barriers and enablers to weight management among people with obesity awaiting total knee or hip arthroplasty. Four identified themes underpinned successful weight management: beliefs, adaptability, navigating healthcare and sociocultural context. Beliefs about whether weight was perceived as a problem, the expectation [...]
This research provides a snapshot for comparison with future spinal surgery billing patterns (under the revised schedule). While surgical fees were largely appropriate, there was significant evidence of inappropriate use of item numbers including repeat billing of the same item as well as extensive use [...]
GPs frequently request diagnostic imaging for people with regional musculoskeletal complaints, and this most commonly occurs simultaneously with the diagnosis. It is likely a substantial proportion of requests are discordant with evidence-based practice. Identification and testing of strategies that target patients, clinicians, and policy to [...]
Eight studies set in primary (four), secondary (one) and tertiary care (accident and emergency = three) were included in the review. Overall, the risk of bias of studies was moderate with high risk of selection and verification bias the predominant flaws. Reporting of index and [...]
Privately funded spinal surgery rates continue to be larger than for publicly funded procedures, and they have also increased more rapidly. These differences may indicate that some privately funded procedures are unnecessary, or that the number of publicly funded procedures does not reflect clinical need.
The patient decision aid presented in this paper is an acceptable tool to both patients and health professionals, and this study highlights the views of key stakeholders on important information to consider when developing a patient decision aid for Achilles tendon rupture management. A randomised [...]
The Low Back Pain Clinical Care Standard meets an urgent need to provide a resource to ensure curricula relevant to low back pain are up to date, and a clear roadmap for existing clinicians to deliver best care for people with low back pain. The [...]
Improving knowledge of non-opioid pain management strategies was seen as a helpful strategy for reducing opioid use. However, clinicians also raised barriers related to the ED environment, clinicians’ behaviour, and cultural aspects, which should be addressed in future implementation efforts.
A new clinical care standard provides evidence‐based guidance to help clinicians deliver best care for people with low back pain