Low Risk
Personalized education, evidence-based information, focused on promoting self-management of the condition.
Is expected that patients with Low Risk of developing persistent and disabling pain are likely to improve overtime and therefore require only minimal intervention. This intervention aims to ensure that the condition has a good prognosis and promote patient self-management. The key aspects of this intervention are to provide counseling and education by addressing the concerns of the patient. Like this:
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The evaluation should focus on biomedical, psychological and social aspects. |
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The evaluation should question the users' concerns and expectations |
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The evaluation should include a brief physical examination to confirm the favorable prognosis of the condition. |
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It should be assured to the patient that they do not have a serious illness and that the symptoms will improve over time. |
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The nature of low back pain and radicular pain should be explained to the patient. Unnecessary labels / diagnostics (e.g. spondylosis, disc rupture, degeneration) should be avoided. |
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Verbal information should be supplemented with written information, if possible. |
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Promote self-management of the condition should be the priority. |
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Patient should be advised to stay active and return to work as soon as possible. |
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It must be ensured that the patient can have another session, if necessary. |
