Der Schmerz
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Randomized Controlled Trial
[Effectiveness of a risk-tailored short intervention to prevent chronic low back pain : A cluster-randomized study in general practice].
A subgroup of patients with acute low back pain (LBP) will develop chronic LBP. Risk factors summarized as yellow flags are fear-avoidance beliefs, depression, catastrophizing, and work-related problems. ⋯ A risk-tailored short intervention to prevent chronic LBP in general practice had no significant impact on the clinical course compared to care as usual. A subgroup analysis comparing adherent and non-adherent patients suggests that it is possible to have a positive impact on patient-relevant outcomes.