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Low back pain and sciatica in over 16s

Quality standard [QS155] Published: 27 July 2017

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Tools and resources

Tools to help you put the guidance into practice.

Implementation support

  • Endorsed resource - Decision support tools for use in primary care by people with musculoskeletal conditions (knee problems, hip problems, shoulder problems, back problems and sciatica)  
  • Endorsed resource – Low back pain patient information leaflet  
  • How to use quality standards  
  • Endorsed resource – STarT Back Screening Tool with matched treatment options  
  • Implementation resources  

Audit and service improvement

  • Quality standard service improvement template Excel 1.51 MB 20 April 2022  

Shared learning

  • Shared learning information  

Guidance into practice

  • About the Into practice guide  
  • Practical steps to improving the quality of care and services using NICE guidance