Beliefs about back pain: results of a population survey of working age adults.

Background: Beliefs about low back pain (LBP) have been widely studied. Research supports the importance of attitudes and beliefs in the development of disability. However, public opinions about LBP have been the subject of few studies to date and more research into public attitudes has been advocated to inform future public health initiatives.

Test-retest reliability of the pain attitudes and beliefs scale and sensitivity to change in a general practitioner population.

Background: Costs of compensated work loss for low back pain have risen dramatically. Current healthcare management of this condition may contribute to this trend. Researchers are currently investigating the degree to which healthcare practitioners' attitudes and beliefs may influence their patient management.