Management of Low back pain in Saudi Arabia healthcare system. A Qualitative Study.

Ahmed Saad AlhowimelFaris A AlodaibiMazyad A AlotaibiDalyah M AlamamJulie Fritz

Published in: Inquiry : a journal of medical care organization, provision and financing (2022)

This study suggests underutilization of primary care services and overutilization of secondary care services in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, the implementation of local clinical guidelines could improve patient care as well as reduce the cost of low back pain management.

Keyphrases

primary care
pain management
healthcare
chronic pain
quality improvement
general practice
mental health
affordable care act