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LBP: Patient Education

CBE ID
0307
Endorsement Status
1.1 New or Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

Percentage of patients provided with educational materials that review the natural history of the disease and treatment options, including alternatives to surgery, the risks and benefits and the evidence.
Note: This standard is assessed as a process that applies to all patients. Evaluation is not based on documentation in individual medical records.

        • 1.14 Numerator

          The practice provides educational materials (e.g., brochures, pamphlets, Web-based information, videos, other written or electronic materials) in lay language that includes the following information.
          – Natural history of low back pain
          – Treatment options, including alternatives to surgery
          – Risks and benefits
          – Evidence base for different treatments

        • 1.15 Denominator

          Patient educational materials include the following.
          Yes No
          1. Natural history of low back pain ? ?
          2. Treatment options ? ?
          3. Risks and benefits ? ?
          4. Evidence base for different treatments ? ?

        • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
          Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed National Voluntary Consensus Standards for Ambulatory Care- Part 1 (Phase 3 Cycle 1)
          Initial Endorsement
          Last Updated
          Removal Date
        • Steward
          National Committee for Quality Assurance
          Steward Organization POC Email