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Involve the patient in care planning and decision-making.
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Reassure patients about the benign and self-limiting nature of their pain.
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Educate patients about the benefits of being actively engaged and participating in their care plan by remaining active and continuing movement.
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Emphasize active rather than passive treatments.
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Deliver a time-limited program of care.
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Do not provide ineffective or experimental treatments.
No
No
Yes
Are symptoms ≤3 months?
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Discharge
Are symptoms >3 months?
Yes
Discharge
Yes
No