Gender-based differential management of acute low back pain in the emergency department: A survey based on a clinical vignette.

Léa V SchilterJoana Ae Le BoudecOlivier HugliIsabella LocatelliPhillippe StaegerVincent Della SantaVincent FrochauxOlivier RutschmannSandra BielerVincent RibordyYvan FournierDumeng DecosterdCarole Clair

Published in: Women's health (London, England) (2024)

We observed gender stereotypes among physicians. Our findings support the hypothesis that social characteristics attributed to men and women influence pain management. Prospective clinical studies are needed to provide a deeper understanding of gender stereotypes and their impact on clinical management.

Keyphrases

pain management
emergency department
mental health
primary care
chronic pain
liver failure
healthcare
drug induced