European journal of pain : EJP
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Predicting rapid recovery from acute low back pain based on the intensity, duration and history of pain: A validation study.
Clinical prediction rules can assist clinicians to identify patients with low back pain (LBP) who are likely to recover quickly with minimal treatment; however, there is a paucity of validated instruments to assist with this task. ⋯ The results suggest that the rule can be used to provide accurate information about expected recovery from acute LBP, within the first few weeks of patients presenting to primary care. Impact analysis to determine if the rule influences clinical behaviours and patient outcomes is required.