Barriers and facilitators to reducing low-value care for the management of low back pain in Iran: a qualitative multi-professional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent musculoskeletal disorder with a wide range of etiologies, ranging from self-limiting conditions to life-threatening diseases. Various modalities are available for the diagnosis and management of patients with LBP. However, many of these health services, known as low-value care (LVC), are unnecessary and impose undue financial costs on patients and health systems. The present study aimed to explore the perceptions of service providers regarding the facilitators and barriers to reducing LVC in the management of LBP in Iran.

Methods

This qualitative descriptive study interviewed a total of 20 participants, including neurosurgeons, physiatrists, orthopedists, and physiotherapists, who were selected through purposive and snowball sa

SUBMITTER: Parvar SY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10792884 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature