i-Human Case Study Week #9: 55-Year-Old
Male with Acute Low Back Pain – Complete
SOAP Note, Differential Diagnosis, and
Evidence-Based Management (Walden
University)
, Patient Profile
Category Details
Age 55 years
Gender Male
Occupation Likely physically active (risk factor)
Appearance Mild discomfort, ambulatory
Orientation Alert and oriented ×3
Chief Complaint (CC)
“My back has been hurting for the past few days.”
Case Title: 55 y/o Male – “Back Pain” Reason for Encounter: Back
pain Patient Photo: (as provided in the screenshot – middle-aged
African American male with short graying hair and beard, wearing a
light blue button-down shirt over a white t-shirt)
Case Summary (for Faculty / Simulation Setup) This is a classic
iHuman simulation for advanced practice nursing (e.g., NURS 6512
or similar Walden courses). The patient is a 55-year-old male
presenting with acute lower back pain of 3–7 days’ duration
following a lifting incident or increased physical activity. The case
emphasizes differentiation of mechanical low back pain with
radiculopathy from red-flag conditions, appropriate use of imaging,
and guideline-based conservative management. Patient
Demographics
• Name: Mr. Walden Case (or Robert “Bob” Jackson –
customizable) Age: 55 years
• Sex: Male
Male with Acute Low Back Pain – Complete
SOAP Note, Differential Diagnosis, and
Evidence-Based Management (Walden
University)
, Patient Profile
Category Details
Age 55 years
Gender Male
Occupation Likely physically active (risk factor)
Appearance Mild discomfort, ambulatory
Orientation Alert and oriented ×3
Chief Complaint (CC)
“My back has been hurting for the past few days.”
Case Title: 55 y/o Male – “Back Pain” Reason for Encounter: Back
pain Patient Photo: (as provided in the screenshot – middle-aged
African American male with short graying hair and beard, wearing a
light blue button-down shirt over a white t-shirt)
Case Summary (for Faculty / Simulation Setup) This is a classic
iHuman simulation for advanced practice nursing (e.g., NURS 6512
or similar Walden courses). The patient is a 55-year-old male
presenting with acute lower back pain of 3–7 days’ duration
following a lifting incident or increased physical activity. The case
emphasizes differentiation of mechanical low back pain with
radiculopathy from red-flag conditions, appropriate use of imaging,
and guideline-based conservative management. Patient
Demographics
• Name: Mr. Walden Case (or Robert “Bob” Jackson –
customizable) Age: 55 years
• Sex: Male
