In a presentation at the Tenth International Forum on Primary Care Research on Low Back Pain, researchers discussed the results of LBP diagnosis, treatment and disability prevention. The major presentation themes included the increasing number of patients with chronic, disabling LBP and associated treatments as well as the complexity of outcomes among diverse patients.
The research also addressed early risk factor screening, nonmedical approaches to LBP and avoiding unnecessary care. The group called for more appropriate use of longitudinal study designs and more focus on implementation research.
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