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Table 3 Univariate analysis of various parameters with ability to return to work

From: Multidisciplinary programme for rehabilitation of chronic low back pain – factors predicting successful return to work

Parameters

Standard error

OR (95%CI)

p-value

Age

0.017

1.018 (0.984–1.052)

0.304

Gender (ref. females)

0.365

1.543 (0.754–3.158)

0.235

Job demand level

- (multi-levels)

 

0.001

Smoking (ref. smoker)

0.323

0.648 (0.344–1.221)

0.179

Education

- (multi-levels)

 

0.963

IOD (ref. Yes)

0.615

2.955 (0.885–9.858)

0.078

Pre-programme work strength

40,192.962

161 × 107

1.000

Pre-programme sitting tolerance

0.004

1.000 (0.992–1.007)

0.933

Pre-programme standing tolerance

0.004

0.998 (0.991–1.006)

0.697

Pre-programme walking tolerance

0.003

1.000 (0.993–1.000)

0.891

Pre-programme VAS at rest

0.070

0.962 (0.838–1.104)

0.578

Pre-programme VAS on exertion

0.077

0.943 (0.811–1.095)

0.442

Pre-programme ODI

0.012

0.991 (0.968–1.015)

0.476

Pre-programme BDI

3.280

0.970 (0.938–1.003)

0.070

Pre-programme SFSS

0.004

1.010 (1.001–1.018)

0.022

Pre-programme BABS

0.085

1.130 (0.957–1.130)

0.150

  1. IOD Injury on duty, VAS Visual analogue scale, ODI Oswestry Disability Index, BDI Beck Depression Inventory, SFSS Spinal Function Sort Score, BABS Bradburn Affect Balance Scale