Chronic Low Back Pain: Evidence-Informed Management Considerations for Nurse Practitioners

摘要

Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a condition that commonly consumes many resources and creates economic burden for the health care system. Evidence-informed care is crucial to guide management and prevent unnecessary procedures, including diagnostic imaging. Conservative therapy is currently recommended as the first-line and the most cost-effective treatment. Antibiotic therapy and surgical procedures are considered last resort treatment options for CLBP. The aim of this article is to summarize CLBP options for nurse practitioners (NP). (C) 2019 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.