Orthopaedic Spine Clinicians' Perceptions of Persistent Low Back Pain Consultations: A Qualitative Study (ptinquest.libsyn.com)

• Qualitative study on orthopaedic spine clinicians' views
• Ice cream shop analogy: offering treatment but with restrictions
• Published in BMJ Open, 2021
• Highlights communication challenges in low back pain care

"This podcast episode discusses a qualitative study exploring orthopaedic spine clinicians' perceptions of consultations for persistent low back pain. The study, published in BMJ Open, used an ice cream shop analogy to illustrate the tension between providing treatment and setting limits. Clinicians reported challenges in managing patient expectations and delivering patient-centered care."