Peer assessment as an effective strategy for implementing a physical therapy low back pain guideline

Background: Clinical practice guidelines are considered important instruments to improve quality of care. In physical therapy, a discrepancy between current practice and the recommendations of the guidelines is related to the knowledge and skills of the physiotherapists. Educational meetings, such as discussions and information tailored to the individual physiotherapist’ perception might improve guideline adherence. A particular type of education of professionals is peer-assessment; a strategy in which professionals assess performance of colleagues in a simulated setting and providing structured feedback.