Ross wrote:
> Anyone have suggestions on an accceptable classification system for
> = patients with low back versus leg pain(this is for an paper). I
> would = like to use a "standard" method of defining patient status
> for both area = and chronicity. Thanks, Ross.
>
Hi Ross,
Try the following references:
Jackson, D.A., Llewelyn-Phillips, H. and Klaber-Moffett (1996)
Categorization of back pain patients using an evidence based
approach. Musculoskeletal Management. 2:39-46
Spitzer et al., (1987) scientific approach to the assessment and
management of activity-related spinal disorders: a monograph for
clinicians. Quebec Task Force on Spinal Disorders. Spine. 12 (suppl
7): 632-634
Loisel et al., (1997) A population-based randomized clinical trial on
back pain management. Spine. 22:2911-2918
Clinical Standards Advisory Group (CSAG) (1994). Management
guidelines for back pain. HMSO. London
Bigos et al., (1994) Acute low back problems in adults: clinical
practice guideline No. 14. Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
(AHCPR) Publication no. 95-0642
Cheers,
Alves-Guerreiro, SRP M.Med.Ed. MCSP
Postgraduate Student
Rehabilitation Sciences and Research Group
Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Ulster
Jordanstown
BT37 OQB
Northern Ireland
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Phone: 0044-1232-366073
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