Why should we care about low back pain? Global trends and perspectives скачать в хорошем качестве

Why should we care about low back pain? Global trends and perspectives

The event aimed to enhance awareness, knowledge, and clarity in managing low back pain, particularly at the primary care level. A key focus is promoting evidence-based, person-centered care through the dissemination of the WHO’s first-ever guidelines for managing chronic primary LBP in primary and community care settings, highlighting both recommended and non-recommended interventions. Objectives Present the most recent data on low back pain in the Region of the Americas Describe the evidence-based interventions recommended by WHO/PAHO for the treatment of low back pain and what resources are available for a comprehensive approach to lower back pain. Share experiences and practical examples of low back pain treatment, especially at the first level of care in different countries of the Region, as well as to generate good practices with a comprehensive and person-centered approach. Agenda: Opening remarks: Silvana Luciani, Unit Chief, Department of Noncommunicable Diseases, Violence, and Injury Prevention, PAHO Low back pain. Context in the Americas Gustavo Perez Reina, Regional Advisor on Rehabilitation and Disability, PAHO Recognition for the WHO Collaborating Center, IDRR, and Ontario Tech Melissa Atkinson-Graham, Ontario Tech University, Canada Review of the epidemiology and burden of low back pain in the Americas - Review of unaddressed rehabilitation needs associated with low back pain in the Americas Pierre Côté, Ontario Tech University, Canada Good practices in addressing low back pain using the WHO guidelines Carol Cancelliere, Ontario Tech University, Canada Best practices in the management of low back pain using rehabilitation intervention packages for musculoskeletal conditions Silvano Mior, Ontario Tech University, Canada Live experiences of lower back pain Cross Lake, MB, Canada Application of the PIR to the needs outlined, combined with patient-centered care and the importance of rehabilitation in low back pain Melissa Atkinson-Graham, Ontario Tech University, Canada Video cases of a rehabilitation professional in the Bahamas and a rehabilitation service user in Chile Questions and Answers: Gustavo Perez Reina Pierre Côté Silvano Mior Melissa Atkinson-Graham Closing remarks: Gustavo Perez Reina, Regional Advisor on Rehabilitation and Disability, PAHO Context: Lower Back Pain (LBP) is a common condition that can affect anyone, characterized by pain between the lower edge of the ribs and the buttocks. In 2020, the LBP affected 819 million people globally, and it's estimated that the number of cases will increase to 843 million cases by 2050, mainly driven by population expansion and ageing. LBP is the single leading cause of disability worldwide and the condition for which the greatest number of people may benefit from rehabilitation. It can be experienced at any age, with more prevalence in women, and the highest number of LBP cases occurs at the age of 50-55 years old. Chronic LBP is a major cause of work loss, participation restriction, and reduced quality of life around the world. Considering the high prevalence, LBP contributes to a huge economic burden on societies. It should be considered a global public health problem that requires an appropriate response. An evidence-based and multidisciplinary approach is essential to address this problem comprehensively. Self-care is also an important part of managing LBP and returning to meaningful life activities. PAHO/WHO is taking action to extend access to care for people with low back pain in various ways, including the implementation of the Package of Interventions for Rehabilitation. This tool provides information on essential interventions for rehabilitation (including assistive products) and human and material resources for 20 health conditions, including low back pain. With the organization of this virtual meeting, we aim to update relevant information on current and global trends in low back pain and share good practices that can serve as examples for its management.