Development of an assessment schedule for patients with low back-associated leg pain in primary care: a Delphi consensus study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The objectives of this study were to develop consensus on (i) the content of a clinical assessment for adults presenting to primary care with low back and leg pain, and (ii) the most important items for diagnosing spinal nerve root involvement.

Methods

Existing literature and expert knowledge was used to compile a list of items pertaining to clinical history questions and examination tests employed in the assessment of patients with low back pain with suspected spinal nerve involvement. A Delphi consensus method was employed to rate the importance of items for clinical assessment and for diagnosis in two web-based rounds. A multidisciplinary group of 42, including GPs, physiotherapists, osteopaths, rheumatologists, spinal orthopaedic surgeons and chiropractors took p

SUBMITTER: Konstantinou K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3389105 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature