MANAGING LOW-BACK-PAIN - ATTITUDES AND TREATMENT PREFERENCES OF PHYSICAL-THERAPISTS

被引:153
作者
BATTIE, MC
CHERKIN, DC
DUNN, R
CIOL, MA
WHEELER, KJ
机构
[1] GRP HLTH COOPERAT PUGET SOUND,CTR HLTH STUDIES,SEATTLE,WA 98101
[2] UNIV WASHINGTON,DEPT FAMILY MED,SEATTLE,WA 98195
[3] UNIV WASHINGTON,DEPT HLTH SERV,BACK PAIN OUTCOME ASSESSMENT TEAM,SEATTLE,WA 98195
来源
PHYSICAL THERAPY | 1994年 / 74卷 / 03期
关键词
ATTITUDE OF HEALTH PERSONNEL; BACK; BACKACHE; PHYSICAL THERAPY;
D O I
10.1093/ptj/74.3.219
中图分类号
R826.8 [整形外科学]; R782.2 [口腔颌面部整形外科学]; R726.2 [小儿整形外科学]; R62 [整形外科学(修复外科学)];
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摘要
Background and Purpose. We surveyed physical therapists about their attitudes, beliefs, and treatment preferences in caring for patients with different types of low back pain problems. Subjects and Methods. Questionnaires were mailed to all 71 therapists employed by a large health maintenance organization in western Washington and to a random sample of 331 other therapists licensed in the state of Washington. Results. Responses were received from 293 (74%) of the therapists surveyed, and 186 of these claimed to be practicing in settings in which they treat patients who have back pain. Back pain was estimated to account for 45% of patient visits. The McKenzie method was deemed the most useful approach for managing patients with back pain, and education in body mechanics, stretching strengthening exercises, and aerobic exercises were among the most common treatment preferences There were significant variations among therapists in private practice, hospital-operated, and health maintenance organization settings with respect to treatment preferences, willingness to take advantage of the placebo effect, and mean number of visits for patients with back pain. Conclusions and Discussion. These variations emphasize the need for more outcomes research to identify the most effective treatment approaches and to guide clinical practice.
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页码:219 / 226
页数:8
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