What percentage of clinicians currently screen for yellow flags?

• A. Approximately 60%
• B. Approximately 80%
• C. Approximately 30%
• D. Approximately 10%

Answer: (A)

Screening for yellow flags, which are psychosocial factors that can influence recovery from pain, is what this item is assessing. Yellow flags help identify people who may need more comprehensive, biopsychosocial care. Current practice data show about six in ten clinicians routinely screen for these factors, making approximately 60% the best-supported estimate. A rate as high as around 80% would imply near-universal adoption, which isn’t as well supported, while figures around 30% or 10% would reflect much lower usage than what surveys commonly report. This reflects growing recognition of psychosocial influences in care, with meaningful but not universal integration into routine practice due to factors like time, training, and available tools.