External validation of a referral rule for axial spondyloarthritis in primary care patients with chronic low back pain

Authors :: Hoeven, L. (Lonneke) van
Vergouwe, Y. (Yvonne)
Buck, P.D.M. (P. D M) de
Luime, J.J. (Jolanda)
Hazes, J.M.W. (Mieke)
Weel, A.E.A.M. (Angelique)
Hoeven, L. (Lonneke) van
Vergouwe, Y. (Yvonne)
Buck, P.D.M. (P. D M) de
Luime, J.J. (Jolanda)
Hazes, J.M.W. (Mieke)
Weel, A.E.A.M. (Angelique)
Publication Year :: 2015
Abstract: Objectives To validate and optimize a referral rule to identify primary care patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) suspected for axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). Design Cross-sectional study with data from 19 Dutch primary care practices for development and 38 for validation. Participants Primary care patients aged 18-45 years with CLBP existing more than three months a

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