Comparison between the STarT Back Screening Tool and the Orebro Musculoskeletal Pain Screening Questionnaire: Which tool for what purpose? A semi-systematic review

摘要

Background: Prevention of chronicization of low back pain requires accurate detection of at-risk patients. Questionnaires have been validated, including the STarT Back Screening Tool (SBST) and the Orebro Musculoskeletal Pain Screening Questionnaire (OMPSQ). This review aims to compare these questionnaires in terms of predictive value and in terms of aims, to guide the choice in clinical practice.