Variable | n | Mean (SD) or (%) |
Demographics | ||
Age | 24 | 49.1 (14.8) |
Gender | ||
Male | 8 | 33.3 |
Female | 16 | 66.7 |
LBP symptoms | ||
Pain intensity/10 (NPRS) | 24 | 6.2 (2.2) |
Duration | ||
<6 weeks | 8 | 33.3 |
6–12 weeks | 2 | 8.3 |
12 weeks to 1 year | 1 | 4.2 |
>1 year | 13 | 54.2 |
Pattern | ||
Constant LBP | 15 | 62.5 |
Episodic LBP | 9 | 37.5 |
Paracetamol use for LBP | ||
Paracetamol use for low back pain was instructed by a health professional | 14 | 58.3 |
Previously attempted deprescribing | 15 | 62.5 |
LBP, low back pain; NPRS, Numerical Pain Rating Scale.