Looking for a clear, concise guide for caring for patients with lower back pain? The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has recently published a guide that practitioners can read for quick tips on assessment, treatment, and communication with patients. The guide includes 8 detailed steps, including, in brief:
1. Conduct an initial clinical assessment
2. Assess for psychosocial factors
3. Reserve imaging for suspected serious pathology
4. Provide patient education and advice
5. Encourage self-management and physical activity
6. Offer physical and/or psychological interventions
7. Use pain medicines judiciously
8. Review and refer
- Taken from the infographic
I highly encourage anyone interested in this topic to read through this helpful guide in full. You can find it free at this link. Happy reading!
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