Table 4.
Odds ratio of the association between unorthodox view of practicea and patient health characteristics (n = 1559)
| Odds ratio (95% confidence interval) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Unadjusted | Age and sex adjusted | Fully adjusted | |
| Some activity limitations due to painb | |||
| Unorthodox | 0.77 (0.44–1.36) | 0.77 (0.42–1.39) | 0.76 (0.41–1.42) |
| Orthodox | Reference (1.00) | Reference (1.00) | Reference (1.00) |
| ICC (intercept only: 8.68%) | 8.74% | 9.37% | 10.01% |
| Excellent/very good health statusc | |||
| Unorthodox | 0.95 (0.56–1.62) | 0.91 (0.53–1.58) | 0.85 (0.49–1.49) |
| Orthodox | Reference (1.00) | Reference (1.00) | Reference (1.00) |
| ICC (intercept only: 7.25%) | 7.65% | 7.93% | 7.74% |
ICC intraclass correlation coefficient
aUnorthodox view of practice defined as viewing vertebral subluxation as an encumbrance to the expression of health that is corrected to benefit patient well-being; all other views of practice considered orthodox
bRefers to some activities prevented by pain or discomfort; model adjusted for age, sex, new patient encounter, extended health insurance as payment, injury related to motor vehicle collision, injury related to workers’ compensation, and imaging ordered during encounter
cRefers to self-rated general health of patient as excellent health/very good, quality of life as very good, and satisfaction with health as very satisfied/satisfied; model adjusted for age, sex, new patient encounter, extended health insurance as payment, injury related to motor vehicle collision, injury related to workers’ compensation, and imaging ordered during encounter