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Table 2 Assigned values of the multivariate regression variables for adherence to KOA exercise therapy

From: Construction of an adherence rating scale for exercise therapy for patients with knee osteoarthritis

Variable

Assigned value

Adherence

Good = 0, poor = 1

Age

< 60 = 0, 60–75 = 1. > 75 = 2

Education level

College or above = 0, high school = 1, elementary school = 2

Nature of occupation

Mainly mental work = 0, Mainly physical work = 1

Social support

Good = 0, fair = 1

Lifestyle

Regular = 0, irregular = 1

Exercise habits

Yes = 0, no = 1

Knowledge of KOA prevention and treatment

Good = 0, fair = 1, poor = 2

Degree of care needed to treat the disease

Good = 0, fair = 1, poor = 2

Familiarity of the exercise therapy

Familiar = 0, not familiar = 1

Treatment regimen

Simple = 0, complex = 1

Medical staff-patient relationship

Good = 0, fair = 1, poor = 2

Treatment confidence

Good = 0, fair = 1, poor = 2