Authors' objectives: It is necessary to clarify whether the x-ray consumption compared to patients with lower back pain in practice is managed appropriately. The report focuses on the x-ray examinations performed based on referrals from the primary sector, which include x-rays with referral from the GP and x-rays at the chiropractor's clinic. Approx. 83% of the x-rays of the lower back in the 20 to 49 age group are based on referral from the primary sector. The assessment is performed using three perspectives. 1) The technology perspective, in which the indication area for use of the x-ray is defined. 2) The patient perspective, in which the patient's need for the examination is assessed. 3) The organisational/economic perspective in which the counties' consumption are assessed comparatively.

Project Status: Completed

Year Published: 2006

URL for published report: http://www.sst.dk/publ/publ2006/CEMTV/Rtg_laenderyg/rtglaend.pdf

URL for additional information: http://www.sst.dk/publ/publ2006/CEMTV/Rtg_laenderyg/rtglaend_en_sum.pdf

English language abstract: An English language summary is available

Publication Type: Not Assigned

Country: Denmark

Organisation Name: Danish Centre for Evaluation and Health Technology Assessment

Contact Address: National Board of Health, PO Box 1881, Islands Brygge 67, DK-2300 Copenhagen S, Denmark. Tel: 45 72 22 74 48; Fax: 45 72 22 74 07/67

Contact Name: dacehta@sst.dk

Contact Email: dacehta@sst.dk

Copyright: Danish Centre for Evaluation and Health Technology Assessment (DACEHTA)