Models of care for low back pain patients in primary healthcare: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Low back pain (LBP) is the most prevalent musculoskeletal condition worldwide and it is responsible for high healthcare costs and resources consumption. It represents a challenge for primary care services that struggle to implement evidence-based practice. Models of care (MoCs) are arising as effective solutions to overcome this problem, leading to better health outcomes. Although there is growing evidence regarding MoCs for the management of LBP patients, an analysis of the existing body of evidence has not yet been carried out. Therefore, this scoping review aims to identify and map the current evidence about the implementation of MoCs for LBP in primary healthcare. Findings from this study will inform policy makers, health professionals and researchers about their c

SUBMITTER: Duarte ST 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8981342 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature