What is the association between the presence of comorbidities and the appropriateness of care for low back pain? A population-based medical record review study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although "non-specific" in 90% of cases, low back pain (LBP) is often treated as an independent entity, even though comorbidities are commonly associated with it. There is evidence that some LBP may be related to chronic conditions or be a symptom of poor health. The purpose of this study was to clarify the extent of comorbidities amongst a cohort of Australian adults with LBP and examine if having concurrent conditions has any association with appropriateness of care for LBP.

Methods

A population-based sample of patients with one or more of 22 common conditions was recruited by telephone; consents were obtained to review their medical records. Trained surveyors extracted information from their medical records to examine the care patients received for their LBP wi

SUBMITTER: Ramanathan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6220516 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature