Table 1 Descriptive statistics of the study sample (N = 191)

Age (years)

50.1 (11.3)

Duration of pain (years)

6.2 (8.5)

Number of consultations

17.8 (21.3)

Actual pain intensity (0–10)

3.2 (2.2)

Average pain intensity during the last 7 days (0–10)

4.3 (2.0)

ODI (0–10)

1.6 (1.1)

PDI (0–10)

2.9 (1.8)

N/%

Female

105/55,0%

On sick leave

26/13,6%

Days off work

12.24 (48.77)

Von Korff chronic pain grade (CPG)

– Grade 1

55/28,8%

– Grade 2

50/26,2%

– Grade 3

49/25,6%

– Grade 4

37/19,4%