Title: Low back pain in adults: a puzzle for the nurse in primary care?
Authors: O'Connor, Laserina
Abstract: Introduction
Low back pain, or back pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide1,
threatening function, mental health and quality of life2,3 and
is managed mostly within primary care. In the Republic of Ireland
(ROI) approximately 35.5% of the population experiences chronic
pain.4,5 Back pain is the most common cause of chronic pain in
Europe6 as well as in the ROI (47.6%).4
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