Table 4 Results of the logistic regression analysis to predict “improved” participants
Independent variables | b (SE) | p | 95% CI for Odds Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lower | Odds Ratio | Upper | |||
Intercept | −3.51 (1.25) | 0.01 | |||
STarT Back Screening Tool score | 0.43 (0.23) | 0.07 | 0.97 | 1.53 | 2.41 |
Initial expectation: positive vs negative | −1.53 (0.94) | 0.11 | 0.03 | 0.22 | 1.37 |
Slope of the change in pain intensity across the four sessions | 0.39 (0.14) | 0.01* | 1.13 | 1.48 | 1.94 |
Slope of the change in T6 tenderness across the four sessions | 0.01 (0.01) | 0.50 | 0.98 | 1.01 | 1.04 |
Slope of the change in T6 tenderness between the first two sessions | 0.13 (0.07) | 0.048* | 1.00 | 1.14 | 1.29 |
Slope of the change in T7 tenderness between before-and-after the first SMT/rest | 0.09 (0.15) | 0.57 | 0.81 | 1.09 | 1.48 |
Slope of the change in T8 tenderness between the first two sessions | 0.07 (0.05) | 0.22 | 0.96 | 1.07 | 1.19 |
Slope of the change in T8 terminal spinal stiffness between the first two sessions | −1.00 (0.71) | 0.16 | 0.09 | 0.37 | 1.48 |