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Management of Low back pain in Saudi Arabia healthcare system. A Qualitative Study.
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- Patients' experiences of musculoskeletal pain self-management and perspectives on virtual physiotherapy in Saudi Arabia: a reflexive thematic analysis.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- Key Factors Driving Physiotherapy Use in Patients with Nonspecific Low Back Pain: Retrospective Clinical Data Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Attitudes and Beliefs of Primary Care Physicians Working in Saudi Arabia Regarding the Management of Low Back Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of general medicine · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundPatients with chronic low back pain can contribute to a global socioeconomic burden. Current international recommendations emphasize that low back pain management should occur at the primary-care level. However, there is a lack of essential services for low back pain management at the primary-care level in Saudi Arabia. We explored the current state of low back pain management in Saudi Arabia from the perspective of spine surgeons and physiotherapists.
methodsA qualitative study with semi-structured interviews was conducted on spine surgeons and physiotherapists. A total of 17 healthcare workers, 8 spine surgeons (age range 28-49 years) and 9 physiotherapists (age range 30-49 years) participated in the study. Data were recorded and analyzed thematically.
resultsThree main themes were identified from the interview data that outlined current low back pain management in Saudi Arabia: clinical guideline availability and pathways of care, utilization of primary care services, and overutilization of secondary care resources.
conclusionsThis study suggests underutilization of primary care services and overutilization of secondary care services in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, the implementation of local clinical guidelines could improve patient care as well as reduce the cost of low back pain management.
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