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Involving Patients in Clinical Decisions: Impact of an Interactive Video Program on Use of Back Surgery

Deyo RA, Cherkin DC, Weinstein J, et al. Involving patients in clinical decisions: Impact of an interactive video program on use of back surgery. Med Care. 2000;38(9):959-69. Read the abstract.
Posted in Patient Decision Aids, Patient Involvement | Tagged back surgery, decision aids, medical decisions, patients, shared decision making, Shared Decision-Making® programs | Permalink

Helping Patients Decide about Back Surgery: A Randomized Trial of an Interactive Video Program

Phelan EA, Deyo RA, Cherkin DC, et al. Helping patients decide about back surgery: A randomized trial of an interactive video program. Spine. 2001;26(2):206–12.        Read the abstract.
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Informed Medical Decisions Foundation Decision Aids

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Managing Chronic Low Back Pain

Chronic low back pain can limit one's ability to perform normal daily activities at home and at work, and may cause or exacerbate stress, depression and/or other health concerns. To help individuals understand low back pain and develop an individual recovery plan, the Informed Medical Decisions Foundation has developed a Shared Decision-Making® program called Chronic Low Back Pain: Managing Your Pain and Your Life. Continue reading
Posted in Back Care Programs, Chronic Condition Programs, Orthopedic Programs | Tagged alternative therapy, back pain, back surgery, chronic low back pain, complementary therapy, lower back pain, pain relievers, physical therapy, Shared Decision-Making® programs, spinal fusion | Permalink