Table 3.

Multivariate Model: Association With Score Measuring the Effect of Pain on Work

All Subjects N = 360Depression Screening Negative N = 61Depression Screening Positive N = 292No Opioid Use N = 150Uses Opioids N = 210
Standardized β Coefficients and Significance
Intercept3.094.202.812.793.64
Average pain level0.189x0.1680.148*0.139*
Flare-up frequency, last 12 months0.108*xx0.234x
How often pain in last 30 daysxx0.090*x0.123*
Effect of flare-up, last 12 months0.1700.3790.1480.269x
Positive depression screen (PHQ-2 score > 2)0.131x0.170x0.172
SF 36 Physical function score−0.382−0.579−0.355−0.348−0.460
Adjusted R20.5350.6850.4520.6090.398
  • * P < .05.

  • P < .01.

  • P < .001.

  • PHQ-2, Patient Health Questionnaire.