Patient perspectives on low back pain treatment in primary care: a qualitative study of hopes, expectations, and experiences.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients' hopes and expectations for low back pain treatment influence their consultation experiences and treatment outcomes. These hopes and expectations may evolve over time, potentially leading to a shift in what patients consider important before and after a consultation. Understanding the distinction between hopes and expectations, and how they evolve is important for improving patient care. This study explored patients' hopes and expectations prior to LBP consultations and examined how these were reflected in their post-consultation experiences.

Methods

We employed a qualitative design consisting of individual semi-structured pre- and post-consultation interviews with patients seeking care for low back pain from general practitioners, physiotherapists, and c

SUBMITTER: Madsen SD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11619672 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature