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Table 2 Presumed patient expectations (in %, n = 72).

From: Acceptance and perceived barriers of implementing a guideline for managing low back in general practice

 

Strongly agree

Mostly agree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

My patient expect me to clarify the cause of their LBP, otherwise if I postpone diagnostic tests beyond physical examination, I might lose patients.

12

42

42

4

Patient expect extensive diagnostic interventions otherwise the change the physician.

6

39

43

12

Patients expect injection, massage prescriptions or other "new therapies".

13

51

31

5

If I meet patient's expectations in one point (e.g. imaging, injection), I facilitate the promotion of physical activity.

18

49

30

3