Chase J A
Orthop Nurs. 1992 Jan-Feb;11(1):11-21.
Low back pain affects 80% of adults some time in their lives. It is expensive, costing more than $16 billion per year, and causes 40-50% of all lost work days. A variety of disorders can cause low back pain, but the majority of time the problem is self-limiting and resolves within a few weeks. There are specific risk factors associated with low back pain, temporary measures that can be helpful to decrease discomfort, and specific ways to prevent future episodes. The most important management modality is education, and most patients are treated in the outpatient setting. Nursing care is frequently provided by telephone. Using the nursing process, the nurse can assess and advise patients in a systematic, timely manner while maintaining a nursing focus.
80%的成年人在其一生中的某个时候会受到腰痛困扰。腰痛治疗费用高昂，每年花费超过160亿美元，且导致40%至50%的工作日损失。多种病症可引发腰痛，但大多数情况下问题是自限性的，会在几周内自行缓解。存在与腰痛相关的特定风险因素、有助于减轻不适的临时措施以及预防未来发作的具体方法。最重要的管理方式是教育，大多数患者在门诊接受治疗。护理通常通过电话提供。运用护理程序，护士可以在保持护理重点的同时，系统、及时地对患者进行评估并提供建议。
