Biomedical Beliefs Explain the Clinical Decisions Made by Exercise-Based Practitioners for People With Chronic Low Back Pain

Conclusion. Biomedical attitudes and beliefs regarding CLBP influence clinical decision making in exercise-based practitioners, regardless of profession. AEPs reported higher biomedical scores, suggesting more frequent choice of conservative care. Thus, patients may receive inconsistent care and advice from practitioners within the same field. Based on clinical practice guidelines and the positive associations on clinical decision making of the biopsychosocial model, it is necessary to understand how best to provide exercise-based practitioners with education on how to apply a biopsychosocial approach to CLBP. Level of Evidence: 3
Source: Spine - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH Source Type: research