Table 1 PCC framework
Criteria | Characteristics |
|---|---|
Population | -LBP patients (ICD: M54.3; M54.4; M54.5; M54.8; M54.9) -All stadiums of LBP |
Concept | -All studies aiming to detect medical overuse of physiotherapy care in low back pain management regarding effectiveness, treatment efficacy, and alignment of care |
Context | -Physiotherapy care across all sectors of health services (inpatient, outpatient, and rehabilitation healthcare settings) |
Types of evidence | -All types of empirical studies -Studies across all countries -Articles published in English or German language -Published and unpublished studies |