Management of people with low back pain: a survey of opinions and beliefs of Dutch and Belgian chiropractors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chiropractors commonly provide care to people with low-back pain (LBP). The aim of this survey was to determine the opinions and beliefs of chiropractors regarding the support and management of LBP. We also investigated whether their management is in accordance with the three most commonly recommended approaches to LBP based upon international guidelines (i.e. advice regarding return-to-work, limit bedrest, and stay active).

Methods

A web-based survey was sent out in 2013 to collect data from registered Dutch and Belgian chiropractors. In addition to providing a description of their sociodemographic and practice characteristics, chiropractors were asked to complete six patient vignettes representing people with LBP who typically present to a chiropractor. The resp

SUBMITTER: De la Ruelle LP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9208165 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature