Table 3 Univariable and multivariable linear regression models for predictors of positive change in expectations (PSOE; dependent variable) after the consultation
Univariable models | Multivariable model | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Predictor (independent variable) | Estimated regression coefficient | 95% CI | p-value | Estimated regression coefficient | 95% CI | p-value |
Number of pain sites | 0.021 | −0.138 to 1.180 | 0.796 | 0.000 | −0.148 to 0.147 | 0.996 |
Marital status (married/partner/single) | −0.359 | −1.105 to 0.386 | 0.343 | −0.007 | −0.644 to 0.631 | 0.983 |
Pain and function*1 | 0.171 | 0.009 to 0.333 | 0.039** | 0.013 | −0.159 to 0.185 | 0.881 |
Smokers (daily) | 0.105 | −0.766 to 0.977 | 0.812 | 0.193 | −0.581 to 0.968 | 0.624 |
Use of analgesics (daily) | 0.024 | −0.264 to 0.312 | 0.870 | −0.095 | −0.387 to 0.196 | 0.520 |
Sex (female) | −0.594 | −1.261 to 0.073 | 0.081 | −0.295 | −0.903 to 0.312 | 0.339 |
Language (Norwegian) | 0.330 | −0.664 to 1.323 | 0.514 | −0.436 | −1.326 to 0.453 | 0.335 |
HSCL-10 > 1.85 | 0.471 | −0.093 to 1.036 | 0.101 | −0.387 | −0.996 to 0.221 | 0.200 |
Time of waiting (days) | 0.005 | −0.004 to 0.014 | 0.248 | 0.005 | −0.003 to 0.012 | 0.200 |
Education (higher) | 0.200 | −0.144 to 0.544 | 0.254 | 0.206 | −0.105 to 0.517 | 0.192 |
Age | 0.017 | −0.005 to 0.040 | 0.127 | 0.019 | −0.002 to 0.039 | 0.077 |
Sick leave (yes/no) | 0.389 | −0.315 to 1.093 | 0.277 | 0.738 | 0.080 to 1.395 | 0.028** |
Neck/back or shoulder diagnosis*2 | 0.662 | −0.033 to 1.357 | 0.062 | 0.733 | 0.105 to 1.361 | 0.022** |
PSOE exp. Before consultation | 0.520 | 0.438 to 0.602 | 0.000** | 0.548 | 0.453 to 0.644 | 0.000** |