Table 5 Recommended non-pharmacologic care interventions for LBP patients at the QEII HSC ED (n = 325)
Care provided | Number (%) |
|---|---|
Heat | 23 (7.1) |
Ice | 24 (7.4) |
Heat and ice | 16 (4.9) |
Movement (including stretching) | 14 (3.1) |
Rest | 35 (10.8) |
Over-the-counter medication | 110 (33.9) |
Ibuprofen | 85 (26.2) |