Table 1.
Participant characteristics
| Round 1 (n = 48) | Round 2 (n = 42) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Male (%) | 35 (73) | 29 (69) |
| Female (%) | 13 (27) | 13 (31) |
| Profession | ||
| GP (%) | 9 (19) | 8 (19) |
| Rheumatologist (%) | 6 (13) | 6 (14) |
| Physiotherapist (%) | 14 (29) | 13 (31) |
| Osteopathy (%) | 6 (13) | 6 (14) |
| Chiropractic (%) | 7 (15) | 5 (12) |
| Spinal surgeon (%) | 6 (13) | 4 (10) |
| Work setting | ||
| Primary care NHS (%) | 16 (33) | 15 (36) |
| Secondary care NHS (%) | 16 (33) | 13 (31) |
| Private (%) | 16 (33) | 14 (33) |
| Clinical experience with LBP patients | Mean = 19.2 years | Mean = 19.4 years |
| (SD 8.1) | (SD 7.9) | |
| Range: 6–43 years | Range: 6–43 years | |
| % of work related to LBP |
Mean = 45.4% (SD 31.2%) Range: 5–100% (n = 47, one missing) |
Mean = 42.8% (SD 29.0%) Range: 5–100% (n = 42) |