Evaluating Quality Management of Acute Low Back Problems Provided by Air Force Nurse Practitioners
Abstract
Providing appropriate quality health care is essential to the management of patients with acute low back problems (ALBP). In 1994, the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR) published clinical guidelines to assist health care providers when managing acute low back problems in adults. The concept and acceptance of clinical practice guidelines evolved from the necessity to minimize aberrant, ineffective clinical approaches, conserve financial costs, and preserve the quality of health care. There is currently no data available on the adherence of published guidelines in the military or by nurse practitioners. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical practice techniques implemented by Air Force Nurse Practitioners (AFNPs) in the management of ALBP based on AHCPR Clinical Practice Guidelines No. 14.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 18, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA366347
Entities
People
- Lynn A. Tomlonson
Organizations
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences