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Eur J Pain January 2012 PMID 21719329

The association between health care professional attitudes and beliefs and the attitudes and beliefs, clinical management, and outcomes of patients with low back pain: a systematic review.

B Darlow, B M Fullen, S Dean, D A Hurley, G D Baxter, A Dowell

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Comments emphasize the significance of healthcare providers' beliefs in patient management, such as noting 'HCPs need to be aware' or describing the article as 'an oldie but a goodie,' highlighting appreciation and recognition of its relevance. The tone is respectful and curious, reflecting moderate interest and engagement, with some examples discussing clinicians' fears and the challenge of belief modification.

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Most discussions recognize the importance of healthcare professionals' attitudes influencing patient outcomes, showing a general consensus on the article's significance.

InterestModerate interest

Postings indicate moderate interest, with some comments noting the study as a key resource or re-reading material, although engagement is not intensely emotional or urgent.

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The discussions include references to why clinicians feel uncertain, the challenge of changing beliefs, and implications for practice—implying a thoughtful, if not deeply analytical, engagement.

ImpactNeutral impact

While the importance of understanding attitude-behavior links is acknowledged, few posts suggest immediate or broad clinical impact, indicating a recognition rather than direct influence.

Abstract in brief

  • The review found that health care professionals' attitudes and beliefs about low back pain significantly influence their patients' beliefs and their clinical management, such as advice on work, activity, and bed rest.
  • There is strong evidence that healthcare providers' personal beliefs about back pain are linked to their patients' beliefs, and moderate evidence that providers with a biomedical approach or high fear avoidance tendencies tend to recommend more activity limitations and less guideline-adherent treatments.
  • The study highlights the importance for healthcare professionals to be aware of their own attitudes and beliefs, as these can impact patient education, sick leave prescriptions, and overall treatment outcomes for low back pain.
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クリニカルディベートで 壬生先生が紹介されていた「医療者の信念が患者の信念に影響する」としているシステマティックレビュー すごく参考になる 一挙一動ほんと気をつけないと… https://t.co/G8DMt8qMsr

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An oldie but a goodie, always worth a re-read!

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【引用文献】 Darlow, B., Fullen, B. M., Dean, S., Hurley, D. A., Baxter, G. D., & Dowell, A. (2012). The association between health care professional attitudes and beliefs and the attitudes and beliefs, clinical management, and outcomes of patients with low back pain: A

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The association between health care professional attitudes and beliefs and the attitudes and beliefs, clinical management, and outcomes of patients with low back pain: A systematic review https://t.co/VLHn6T9AZa https://t.co/lAZyZnd9wF

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クリニカルディベートで 壬生先生が紹介されていた「医療者の信念が患者の信念に影響する」としているシステマティックレビュー すごく参考になる 一挙一動ほんと気をつけないと… https://t.co/G8DMt8qMsr

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