Health seeking behavior as a predictor of healthcare utilization in a population of patients with spinal pain.

Derek J ClewleyDan RhonTimothy FlynnShane KoppenhaverChad Cook

Published in: PloS one (2018)

Health seeking behavior prior to initial consultation for spine pain was related to healthcare utilization after consultation for spine pain. HSB may be an important variable to consider when developing an individualized care plan and considering the prognosis of a patient.

Keyphrases

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