Risk Factors Associated With Transition From Acute to Chronic Low Back Pain in US Patients Seeking Primary Care

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Authors

Joel M. Stevans · University of Pittsburgh

Anthony Delitto · University of Pittsburgh

Samannaaz S. Khoja · University of Pittsburgh

Charity G. Patterson · University of Pittsburgh

Clair Smith · University of Pittsburgh

Michael Schneider · University of Pittsburgh

Janet K. Freburger

Abstract

In this cohort study, the transition rate to chronic LBP was substantial and increased correspondingly with SBT stratum and early exposure to guideline nonconcordant care.

Topics & Keywords

Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA Network Open

Volume 4, Issue 2, pp. e2037371-e2037371

DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.37371

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