15 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Low back pain, published by icmr.gov.in. Every answer is a verbatim span of text the source prints, and each row carries the passage it sits in, its offset in that passage, the source quote, the page and the location in the document, so any row can be checked against the original. 11 of the 15 pairs (73.3%) are explanatory questions and 4 restate a figure. 100.00% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| What are patients advised about the natural course of low back pain? | low back pain usually resolves with time | Chronic-duration greater than 12 weeks ∙ Consider analgesics for short duration ◦Acetaminophen ◦NSAIDs ◦Short course muscle relaxants ◦Use opioids (short duration) if not responding to above analgesics ∙ Recommend back strengthening exercises and/ or physical activity (when pain becomes bearable), avoid heavy weight lifting activities ∙ Prescribe self-care strategies ◦Alternating cold and heat therapy ◦Continuation of Activities of Daily Living as tolerated ∙ Encourage early return to work ∙ Educate patient that low back pain usually resolves with time | 518 | summary | 0.970 | Chronic-duration greater than 12 weeks ∙ Consider analgesics for short duration ◦Acetaminophen ◦NSAIDs ◦Short course muscle relaxants ◦Use opioids (short duration) if not responding to above analgesics ∙ Recommend back strengthening exercises and/ or physical activity (when pain becomes bearable), avoid heavy weight lifting activities ∙ Prescribe self-care strategies ◦Alternating cold and heat therapy ◦Continuation of Activities of Daily Living as tolerated ∙ Encourage early return to work ∙ Educate patient that low back pain usually resolves with time | 1 | page=1,block=8 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does the STW state about variations in patient management? | There may be variations in the management of an individual patient based on his/her specific condition, as decided by the treating physician. | July/ 2024 This STW has been prepared by national experts of India with feasibility considerations for various levels of healthcare system in the country. These broad guidelines are advisory, and are based on expert opinions and available scientific evidence. There may be variations in the management of an individual patient based on his/her specific condition, as decided by the treating physician. There will be no indemnity for direct or indirect consequences. Kindly visit the website of ICMR for more information: (icmr.gov.in) for more information. ©Indian Council of Medical Research, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. | 260 | summary | 0.970 | These broad guidelines are advisory, and are based on expert opinions and available scientific evidence. There may be variations in the management of an individual patient based on his/her specific condition, as decided by the treating physician. There will be no indemnity for direct or indirect consequences. | 1 | page=1,block=41 | 0.700 | |
| What is the duration classification for acute and sub-acute low back pain? | less than 12 weeks | Acute and Sub acute-duration less than 12 weeks Re-assess at 2-6 weeks (including Red Flags) if patient is not returning to normal function or symptoms are worsening 1. Oliveira CB, Maher CG, Pinto RZ, Traeger AC, Lin CC, Chenot JF, van Tulder M, Koes BW. Clinical practice guidelines for the management of non-specific low back pain in primary care: an updated overview. Eur Spine J. 2018 Nov;27(11):2791-2803. doi: 10.1007/s00586-018-5673-2. Epub 2018 Jul 3. PMID: 29971708. 2. Arnau JM, Vallano A, Lopez A, Pellisé F, Delgado MJ, Prat N. A critical review of guidelines for low back pain treatment. Eur Spine J. 2006 May;15(5):543-53. doi: 10.1007/s00586-005-1027-y. Epub 2005 Oct 11. PMID: 16217664; PMCID: PMC3489347. 3. Verhagen AP, Downie A, Popal N, Maher C, Koes BW. Red flags presented in current low back pain guidelines: a review. | 29 | definition | 0.940 | Acute and Sub acute-duration less than 12 weeks Re-assess at 2-6 weeks (including Red Flags) if patient is not returning to normal function or symptoms are worsening 1. | 1 | page=1,block=8 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the duration classification for acute and subacute low back pain? | less than 12 weeks | Acute and Sub acute-duration less than 12 weeks Re-assess at 2-6 weeks (including Red Flags) if patient is not returning to normal function or symptoms are worsening 1. Oliveira CB, Maher CG, Pinto RZ, Traeger AC, Lin CC, Chenot JF, van Tulder M, Koes BW. Clinical practice guidelines for the management of non-specific low back pain in primary care: an updated overview. Eur Spine J. 2018 Nov;27(11):2791-2803. doi: 10.1007/s00586-018-5673-2. Epub 2018 Jul 3. PMID: 29971708. 2. Arnau JM, Vallano A, Lopez A, Pellisé F, Delgado MJ, Prat N. A critical review of guidelines for low back pain treatment. Eur Spine J. 2006 May;15(5):543-53. doi: 10.1007/s00586-005-1027-y. Epub 2005 Oct 11. PMID: 16217664; PMCID: PMC3489347. 3. Verhagen AP, Downie A, Popal N, Maher C, Koes BW. Red flags presented in current low back pain guidelines: a review. | 29 | definition | 0.940 | Acute and Sub acute-duration less than 12 weeks Re-assess at 2-6 weeks (including Red Flags) if patient is not returning to normal function or symptoms are worsening 1. | 1 | page=1,block=8 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the duration that defines chronic low back pain? | greater than 12 weeks | Chronic-duration greater than 12 weeks ∙ Consider analgesics for short duration ◦Acetaminophen ◦NSAIDs ◦Short course muscle relaxants ◦Use opioids (short duration) if not responding to above analgesics ∙ Recommend back strengthening exercises and/ or physical activity (when pain becomes bearable), avoid heavy weight lifting activities ∙ Prescribe self-care strategies ◦Alternating cold and heat therapy ◦Continuation of Activities of Daily Living as tolerated ∙ Encourage early return to work ∙ Educate patient that low back pain usually resolves with time | 17 | definition | 0.940 | Chronic-duration greater than 12 weeks ∙ Consider analgesics for short duration ◦Acetaminophen ◦NSAIDs ◦Short course muscle relaxants ◦Use opioids (short duration) if not responding to above analgesics ∙ Recommend back strengthening exercises and/ or physical activity (when pain becomes bearable), avoid heavy weight lifting activities ∙ Prescribe self-care strategies ◦Alternating cold and heat therapy ◦Continuation of Activities of Daily Living as tolerated ∙ Encourage early return to work ∙ Educate patient that low back pain usually resolves with time | 1 | page=1,block=8 | ||
| What medications can be considered for short-term relief of chronic low back pain? | Acetaminophen ◦NSAIDs ◦Short course muscle relaxants ◦Use opioids (short duration) if not responding to above analgesics | Chronic-duration greater than 12 weeks ∙ Consider analgesics for short duration ◦Acetaminophen ◦NSAIDs ◦Short course muscle relaxants ◦Use opioids (short duration) if not responding to above analgesics ∙ Recommend back strengthening exercises and/ or physical activity (when pain becomes bearable), avoid heavy weight lifting activities ∙ Prescribe self-care strategies ◦Alternating cold and heat therapy ◦Continuation of Activities of Daily Living as tolerated ∙ Encourage early return to work ∙ Educate patient that low back pain usually resolves with time | 81 | list | 0.820 | Chronic-duration greater than 12 weeks ∙ Consider analgesics for short duration ◦Acetaminophen ◦NSAIDs ◦Short course muscle relaxants ◦Use opioids (short duration) if not responding to above analgesics ∙ Recommend back strengthening exercises and/ or physical activity (when pain becomes bearable), avoid heavy weight lifting activities ∙ Prescribe self-care strategies ◦Alternating cold and heat therapy ◦Continuation of Activities of Daily Living as tolerated ∙ Encourage early return to work ∙ Educate patient that low back pain usually resolves with time | ||||
| What are the recommended self-care strategies for managing chronic low back pain? | Alternating cold and heat therapy ◦Continuation of Activities of Daily Living as tolerated | Chronic-duration greater than 12 weeks ∙ Consider analgesics for short duration ◦Acetaminophen ◦NSAIDs ◦Short course muscle relaxants ◦Use opioids (short duration) if not responding to above analgesics ∙ Recommend back strengthening exercises and/ or physical activity (when pain becomes bearable), avoid heavy weight lifting activities ∙ Prescribe self-care strategies ◦Alternating cold and heat therapy ◦Continuation of Activities of Daily Living as tolerated ∙ Encourage early return to work ∙ Educate patient that low back pain usually resolves with time | 371 | list | 0.820 | Chronic-duration greater than 12 weeks ∙ Consider analgesics for short duration ◦Acetaminophen ◦NSAIDs ◦Short course muscle relaxants ◦Use opioids (short duration) if not responding to above analgesics ∙ Recommend back strengthening exercises and/ or physical activity (when pain becomes bearable), avoid heavy weight lifting activities ∙ Prescribe self-care strategies ◦Alternating cold and heat therapy ◦Continuation of Activities of Daily Living as tolerated ∙ Encourage early return to work ∙ Educate patient that low back pain usually resolves with time | ||||
| Who are the authors of the updated overview of clinical guidelines for the management of non-specific low back pain in primary care? | Koes BW, van Tulder M, Lin CW, Macedo LG, McAuley J, Maher C. | Eur Spine J. 2016 Sep;25(9):2788-802. doi: 10.1007/s00586-016-4684-0. Epub 2016 Jul 4. PMID: 27376890. 4. Koes BW, van Tulder M, Lin CW, Macedo LG, McAuley J, Maher C. An updated overview of clinical guidelines for the management of non-specific low back pain in primary care. Eur Spine J. 2010 Dec;19(12):2075-94. doi: 10.1007/s00586-010-1502-y. Epub 2010 Jul 3. PMID: 20602122; PMCID: PMC2997201. 5. Ladeira CE. Evidence based practice guidelines for management of low back pain: physical therapy implications. Rev Bras Fisioter. 2011 May-Jun;15(3):190-9. doi: 10.1590/s1413-35552011000300004. PMID: 21829982. 6. Dagenais S, Tricco AC, Haldeman S. Synthesis of recommendations for the assessment and management of low back pain from recent clinical practice guidelines. Spine J. 2010 Jun;10(6):514-29. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2010.03.032. PMID: 20494814 7. | 106 | list | 0.820 | 4. Koes BW, van Tulder M, Lin CW, Macedo LG, McAuley J, Maher C. An updated overview of clinical guidelines for the management of non-specific low back pain in primary care. | 1 | page=1,block=8 | ||
| What types of analgesics are recommended for short-term use in chronic low back pain? | Acetaminophen ◦NSAIDs ◦Short course muscle relaxants | Chronic-duration greater than 12 weeks ∙ Consider analgesics for short duration ◦Acetaminophen ◦NSAIDs ◦Short course muscle relaxants ◦Use opioids (short duration) if not responding to above analgesics ∙ Recommend back strengthening exercises and/ or physical activity (when pain becomes bearable), avoid heavy weight lifting activities ∙ Prescribe self-care strategies ◦Alternating cold and heat therapy ◦Continuation of Activities of Daily Living as tolerated ∙ Encourage early return to work ∙ Educate patient that low back pain usually resolves with time | 81 | list | 0.820 | Chronic-duration greater than 12 weeks ∙ Consider analgesics for short duration ◦Acetaminophen ◦NSAIDs ◦Short course muscle relaxants ◦Use opioids (short duration) if not responding to above analgesics ∙ Recommend back strengthening exercises and/ or physical activity (when pain becomes bearable), avoid heavy weight lifting activities ∙ Prescribe self-care strategies ◦Alternating cold and heat therapy ◦Continuation of Activities of Daily Living as tolerated ∙ Encourage early return to work ∙ Educate patient that low back pain usually resolves with time | 1 | |||
| What are some associated features of lower back pain mentioned? | fever, trauma, weight lifting, associated tingling or numbness | • Lower back pain-acute or chronic • Severity of pain • Site and onset of pain • Radiation of pain • Associated features such as fever, trauma, weight lifting, associated tingling or numbness • History related to Pelvic Inflammatory disease (PID)- if positive-refer to Gynecologist • Anticonvulsants and steroids intake | 129 | list | 0.820 | • Lower back pain-acute or chronic • Severity of pain • Site and onset of pain • Radiation of pain • Associated features such as fever, trauma, weight lifting, associated tingling or numbness • History related to Pelvic Inflammatory disease (PID)- if positive-refer to Gynecologist • Anticonvulsants and steroids intake | 1 | page=1,block=6 | 0.700 | valid |
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