Table 2.
Baseline characteristics
| Variable | n | Mean (SD) or (%) |
| Demographics | ||
| Age | 24 | 49.1 (14.8) |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 8 | 33.3 |
| Female | 16 | 66.7 |
| LBP symptoms | ||
| Pain intensity/10 (NPRS) | 24 | 6.2 (2.2) |
| Duration | ||
| <6 weeks | 8 | 33.3 |
| 6–12 weeks | 2 | 8.3 |
| 12 weeks to 1 year | 1 | 4.2 |
| >1 year | 13 | 54.2 |
| Pattern | ||
| Constant LBP | 15 | 62.5 |
| Episodic LBP | 9 | 37.5 |
| Paracetamol use for LBP | ||
| Paracetamol use for low back pain was instructed by a health professional | 14 | 58.3 |
| Previously attempted deprescribing | 15 | 62.5 |
LBP, low back pain; NPRS, Numerical Pain Rating Scale.