Table 5. . Regression model of predictors of patient pain medication use.
| Variable | β (95% CI) | SE | Std β | t (signif.) | R2 for step | Adj. R2 for step | R2 change (signif.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1: pain duration | 0.007 (-0.002, 0.015) | 0.004 | 0.138 | 1.582 | 0.034 | 0.025 | 0.034* |
| Step 2: nonpain medication count | 0.164 (0.058, 0.270) | 0.053 | 0.266 | 3.067** | 0.113 | 0.098 | 0.080** |
| Step 3: patient-reported pain | 0.006 (-0.005, 0.017) | 0.006 | 0.100 | 1.038 | 0.157 | 0.135 | 0.044* |
| Step 4: patient-reported disability | 0.024 (0.004, 0.045) | 0.011 | 0.226 | 2.329* | 0.195 | 0.167 | 0.038* |
*p < 0.05.
**p < 0.01.
SE: Standard error; signif.: Signifcance.