Table 3 Statements that attained consensus ranked in the level of importance
Rank | Statement | Consensus Criteria 1 | Consensus Criteria 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Agreement (%) | Median | IQR | ||
1) | Modify patients’ expectations by educating them on expected outcomes.a | 96 | 5 | 1 |
2) | Hold quality improvement meetings to review successes and adherence.a | 96 | 5 | 1 |
3) | Include training on PIP for undergraduate PTs.a | 96 | 5 | 1 |
4) | Allocate sufficient time for PT-patient communication.a | 95 | 5 | 1 |
5) | Training workshops on PIP for licenced physiotherapists | 94 | 5 | 1 |
6) | Educate the patients while treating them to save time | 94 | 5 | 1 |
7) | Adopt standardised LBP treatment guideline in Nigeria | 93 | 5 | 1 |
8) | Use public media sources to dispel false information on LBP | 93 | 5 | 1 |
9) | Use research results to convince PTs colleagues on SC | 93 | 5 | 1 |
10) | Print STarT-Back Questionnaires for routine use in waiting rooms | 92 | 5 | 1 |
11) | Encourage patients to learn about their own condition | 91 | 5 | 1 |
12) | Monitor patients’ self-care routine | 91 | 5 | 1 |
13) | Inform other health professionals about SC | 91 | 5 | 1 |
14) | Government should set up an affordable health insurance system | 90 | 5 | 1 |
15) | PTs self-examination to remove wrong LBP beliefs and attitudes | 90 | 5 | 1 |
16) | Provide an electronic version of the SBT and fill online | 89 | 4 | 1 |
17) | Start with senior PTs and let them supervise their junior colleagues | 88 | 4 | 1 |
18) | Patients should visit clinics with time and training on PIP | 87 | 4 | 1 |
19) | PT speciality groups should take the responsibility of advocacy | 85 | 4 | 1 |
20) | Increase salary increments for PTs who train and practice PIP | 84 | 4 | 1 |
21) | Group monitoring of colleagues is needed | 82 | 4 | 1 |
22) | Patients should fill the SBT at home | 80 | 4 | 1 |
23) | Seek co-operation of the hospital administration | 79 | 4 | 1 |
24) | Train PTs on pain-relieving medications | 77 | 4 | 1 |
25) | Schedule assessment and treatment on two separate days | 76 | 4 | 1 |