Implementing a new physiotherapist-led primary care model for low back pain: a qualitative study of patient and primary care team perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common reasons for primary care visits and is the leading contributor to years lived with disability worldwide. The purpose of this study was to understand the perspectives of patients and primary care team members related to their experiences with a new physiotherapist-led primary care model for LBP.

Methods

We conducted an interpretive description qualitative study. Data were collected using a combination of semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions and analyzed using thematic analysis. Participants included adults (> 18 years of age) with LBP and primary care team members who participated in a physiotherapist-led primary care model for LBP in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.

Results

We conducted 18 semi-struc

SUBMITTER: Vader K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9367061 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature