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Table 4 Perceived barriers to the application of guideline recommendations (n = 481)

From: Physical therapy for patients with low back pain in Germany: a survey of current practice

Perceived barrier

n (%)a

Guideline recommendations are not helpful to improve patient care

64 (13)

Guideline recommendations contradict my own clinical expertise

62 (13)

Using guidelines is not supported at my workplace

113 (24)

Guideline recommendations are not suitable given the individuality of the patients

259 (54)

Guideline recommendations are hindrances to my clinical decision-making

100 (21)

I do not have time to read guidelines

180 (37)

I do not know where I can find guidelines

121 (25)

Other

39 (8)

  1. aMultiple answer possible