A prediction rule for duration of disability benefits in workers with nonspecific low back pain

This study examines factors collected within the first 4 weeks of work disability to predict outcomes for workers on benefits due to back pain at 6 & 24 months. Routinely collected information from the compensation agency on: age, gender, occupation, earnings, nature and event of injury, language, job tenure, history of prior claims, physical work, healthcare and opioid use will be analysed. Additional data was extracted via claim file review: …