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Table 2 Elements of implementation

From: A classification-based approach to low back pain in primary care – protocol for a benchmarking controlled trial

Level of element

Implementation elements of a classification-based biopsychosocial approach

Organizations

Premeditated care pathways for LBP patients

More resources targeted towards high-risk patients

Support of electronic patient registry functions

Professionals

Education: Physicians 4 h, physiotherapists 4 days, nurses 2 h, short booster education sessions in units

SBT used systematically

Patient education booklet in use

Premeditated phrases (and SBT) for nurses

Referral to physiotherapy according to risk classification

Patients

SBT

Patient education booklet

Individual biopsychosocially-oriented care

  1. LBP Low Back Pain, SBT STarT Back Tool