Beskriver hvilken påvirkning ord har på pasienter. Spesielt når helsepersonell forteller at man på beskytte f.eks. ryggen ved ryggsmerter. Helsepersonells ideer om ryggsmerter smitter over på pasientene, derfor er det viktig at helsepersonell holder seg oppdatert på forskning, spesielt smerteforskning siden det er stort sett smerte folk kommer til behandling for.

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Many messages from clinicians were interpreted as meaning the back needed to be protected. These messages could result in increased vigilance, worry, guilt when adherence was inadequate, or frustration when protection strategies failed.

CONCLUSIONS Health care professionals have a considerable and enduring influence upon the attitudes and beliefs of people with low back pain. It is important that this opportunity is used to positively influence attitudes and beliefs.