Table 1 Performance indicators to measure guideline adherence among GPs
Performance indicators for LBP | Operationalization |
|---|---|
Referral to consultation with medical specialist (neurologist and/or orthopaedist) | Referrals as percentage of total consultations for non-specific LBP per GP, reported separately for both specialists |
Referral for diagnostic imaging | Referrals for MRI, x-ray or CT as percentage of total consultations for non-specific LBP per GP, reported separately for every imaging technique |
Inquiries about psychosocial risk factors (clinical yellow flags) | Consultations where psychosocial risk factors were discussed and reported, as percentage of total consultations for non-specific LBP per GP |
Referral to psychological consultation as indicator for multidisciplinary collaboration | Referrals as percentage of total consultations for non-specific LBP per GP |
Inquiries about work-related risk factors (occupational blue flags) | Consultations where occupational risk factors were reported as percentage of total consultations for non-specific LBP per GP |
Referral to and/or contact with OP as indicator for multidisciplinary collaboration | Consultations where referral to and/or contact with OP was made as percentage of total consultations for non-specific LBP per GP, reported separately for referral to OP and contact between GP and OP |