Publications by authors named "Susana Tinoco Duarte"
Introduction: Despite growing research, the relationship between social determinants of health (SDoH) and low back pain (LBP) remains inconsistent. This study aimed to investigate the associations between SDoH and self-reported LBP in the Portuguese population in 2019 and explore potential differences between rural and urban areas.
Methods: This is a cross-sectional study that includes 13,230 participants from the 2019 Portuguese National Health Interview Survey.
Background: To address the societal burden of low back pain (LBP), several health systems have adopted Models of Care (MoCs). These evidence-informed models aim for consistent care and outcomes. However, real-world applications vary, with each setting presenting unique challenges and nuances in the primary healthcare landscape.
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- Models of care (MoCs) for low back pain (LBP) aim to bridge the gap between evidence and practice in primary healthcare, enhancing the effectiveness of treatments.
- A scoping review of 29 studies identified 11 MoCs, mostly implemented in high-income countries, with a focus on structured care approaches and involvement of general practitioners and physiotherapists.
- While education and exercise were common components across the MoCs, the details concerning intervention content and follow-up protocols were often insufficiently reported.
Introduction: Low back pain (LBP) is the most prevalent musculoskeletal condition worldwide and it is responsible for high healthcare costs and resources consumption. It represents a challenge for primary care services that struggle to implement evidence-based practice. Models of care (MoCs) are arising as effective solutions to overcome this problem, leading to better health outcomes.
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