Chronic lower back pain continues to be a major health concern in the United States. The Hispanic community is particularly troubled by this affliction. While translating health care materials into Spanish is a first step, more is needed to meet the needs of these patients.
“We found that there are cultural differences in how patients express pain,” said Julie Fritz, PhD, PT, ATC, Associate Dean for Research in the College of Health at University of Utah Health and senior author on the study. “Using the same tools in the same way for different communities doesn’t always work.”
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