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(2) While most were reluctant to request imaging for LBP, once requested, GPs escalated through imaging modalities and focused on the diagnostic benefit of their findings. (3) GPs supported the inclusion of epidemiological data on imaging reports, but (4) largely opposed imaging reports being written in plain language, believing reports to be clinician\u2010to\u2010clinician communications that patients would misunderstand. All GPs were aware of the limited utility of imaging for diagnosing LBP, and themes were similar between GPs who regularly requested imaging and those who did not. Factors other than knowledge of imaging efficacy for LBP seemed to play an important role in imaging requests.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Our study identified key drivers of imaging use for LBP in primary care. 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