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April 2020 PMID 31738226

What is usual care for low back pain? A systematic review of health care provided to patients with low back pain in family practice and emergency departments.

Steven J Kamper, Gabrielle Logan, Bethan Copsey, Jacqueline Thompson, Gustavo C Machado, Christina Abdel-Shaheed, Christopher M Williams, Christopher G Maher, Amanda M Hall

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Several comments discuss the significance of the article in highlighting that less than 20% of patients receive evidence-based information, and many are over-referred for imaging or prescribed opioids. The tone ranges from analytical to urgent, with words like 'trouble defining usual care' and 'pain mismanagement' underscoring concerns about current gaps in practice and the potential for the review to shape improvements in low back pain treatment.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the findings of the review, especially highlighting the discrepancy between usual care and evidence-based practices, such as comments about over-referral for imaging and opioid use.

InterestHigh interest

Posts express high relevance by referencing clinical guidelines and the implications for healthcare providers, showing curiosity about improving care standards.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many comments delve into specific aspects like the need for better pain management protocols and comparisons of current practices across different regions, indicating deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Participants recognize that the review could influence clinical practices, as seen in phrases emphasizing the importance of following protocols to reduce risks and costs.

Abstract in brief

  • The study reviews how general practitioners and emergency departments typically treat low back pain, revealing that most care involves excessive imaging and opioid prescriptions, while providing limited evidence-based advice.
  • Less than 20% of patients received proper information and guidance, and a significant number were over-referred for imaging or prescribed opioids, which is often inconsistent with clinical guidelines.
  • This mismatch between usual care and recommended practices may lead to increased health risks and contribute to the global burden of low back pain.]
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Pain Science Division CPA
@PainPhysiosCan · X

What is usual care for low back pain? Check out this recent systematic review by @stevekamper1 and colleagues in @PAINthejournal here: https://t.co/qKXuMEVDAp https://t.co/PrR7LX90Q0

May 31, 2020 · 51 likes · 26 shares · 5,003 followers View post →
A/Prof Patrick J Owen
@PatrickOwenPhD · X

@ANZBack Thank-you for sharing!

Mar 1, 2021 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 2,093 followers View post →
Geronimo Bejarano
@gero5 · X

@CraigLiebenson @chadcookpt Table 1 shows what the comparator was in the included trial. It seems that there was 4 usual care studies and all of them in Europe so not sure they’ll look like usual care in the US. We have trouble defining usual care though: https://t.co/0qj8FXPPQM

Aug 25, 2021 · 2 likes · 1,525 followers View post →
Craig Liebenson
@CraigLiebenson · X

“Less than 20% of patients with low back pain received evidence-based information and advice from their family practitioner. Around 1 in 4 patients with low back pain received referral for imaging in family practice and 1 in 3 in emergency departments. https://t.co/Q7C3rr47WF

Apr 29, 2021 · 1 like · 8,214 followers View post →
John Orchard
@DrJohnOrchard · X

RT @PainPhysiosCan: What is usual care for low back pain? Check out this recent systematic review by @stevekamper1 and colleagues in @PAINt…

Jun 1, 2020 · 26 shares · 10,905 followers View post →
Canadian Pain Society
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RT @PainPhysiosCan: What is usual care for low back pain? Check out this recent systematic review by @stevekamper1 and colleagues in @PAINt…

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Geronimo Bejarano
@gero5 · X

@CraigLiebenson @chadcookpt Table 1 shows what the comparator was in the included trial. It seems that there was 4 usual care studies and all of them in Europe so not sure they’ll look like usual care in the US. We have trouble defining usual care though: https://t.co/0qj8FXPPQM

Aug 25, 2021 · 2 likes · 1,525 followers View post →
Craig Liebenson
@CraigLiebenson · X

“Less than 20% of patients with low back pain received evidence-based information and advice from their family practitioner. Around 1 in 4 patients with low back pain received referral for imaging in family practice and 1 in 3 in emergency departments. https://t.co/Q7C3rr47WF

Apr 29, 2021 · 1 like · 8,214 followers View post →
Dr Clint Miller
@_clintmiller · X

RT @PatrickOwenPhD: @ANZBack Thank-you for sharing!

Mar 2, 2021 · 2 shares · 456 followers View post →
A/Prof Patrick J Owen
@PatrickOwenPhD · X

@ANZBack Thank-you for sharing!

Mar 1, 2021 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 2,093 followers View post →
Cynthia Marcotte Stamer
@SolutionsLawyer · X

Pain management is increasingly a high risk activity for healthcare providers. Health care providers should use care to follow current protocols and documenting well. https://t.co/Ps8Bv16Zga https://t.co/8tXhmPezNP

Jan 5, 2021 · 425 followers View post →
Cynthia Marcotte Stamer
@SolutionsLawyer · X

Pain mismanagement drives health and disability costs and undermines productivity. Confirm your health plan pain management protocols promote current best evidence based practices use. https://t.co/VFD6d4lPxz https://t.co/ECm3uutkP0

Jan 5, 2021 · 425 followers View post →
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@HEIMERTHEPEPECC · X

RT @PainPhysiosCan: What is usual care for low back pain? Check out this recent systematic review by @stevekamper1 and colleagues in @PAINt…

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Tiffany Gill
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Israel Garcia Z
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Canadian Pain Society
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John Orchard
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Firmansyah Purwanto
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Gustavo Machado
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Steve Kamper
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Dr Kerstin Rolfe
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Kyle Vader
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Pain Science Division CPA
@PainPhysiosCan · X

What is usual care for low back pain? Check out this recent systematic review by @stevekamper1 and colleagues in @PAINthejournal here: https://t.co/qKXuMEVDAp https://t.co/PrR7LX90Q0

May 31, 2020 · 51 likes · 26 shares · 5,003 followers View post →