Table 5.
Characterisation of repeat claims by workplace and employer categories.
| Category* | N (%) of participants | Mean ± SD days between 1st and 2nd claims | HR [95% CI] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same workplace location/Same employer (Reference condition) | 34,626 (55.2%) | 666 ± 757 | 1 |
| Different workplace location/Same employer | 6,508 (10.4%) | 1,181 ± 1,031 | .56 [.55 - .58] |
| Different workplace location/Different employer | 21,626 (34.4%) | 1,736 ± 1,139 | .41 [.39 - .41] |
| Total | 62,760 | 1,088 ± 1,057 |
Mean ± SD days represents average time between the dates of claims lodged. Estimated Hazard Ratio (HR) from Cox regression with 95% Confidence intervals (CI) is shown in the right-most column.
* Workplace location and employer were identified from the jurisdictional compensation system database.