A Cluster Analysis of Initial Primary Care Orders for Patients with Acute Low Back Pain

Conclusion:
Guideline discordant orders such as steroids and NSAIDS are often combined with guideline recommended orders such as physical therapy. Further defining patient, clinician, and health care setting characteristics associated with discordant care would inform targeted efforts for deimplementation initiatives.

Source: Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine - January 5, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Joyce, C. T., Roseen, E. J., Smith, C. N., Patterson, C. G., McDonough, C. M., Hurstak, E., Morone, N. E., Beneciuk, J., Stevans, J. M., Delitto, A., Saper, R. B. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research