Table 7

Sequential multiple regression analyses of BIPQ items predicting self-reported disability (RMDQ)

Variable, n=200B=unstandardisedβ=standardisedAdjusted R2
B (95% CI)SEBβ (p value)R2
BIPQ total score0.215 (0.14 to 0.29)0.0380.289 (<0.0001)0.6470.625
Consequences0.713 (0.432 to 0.994)0.1420.287 (<0.0001)0.6350.612
Timeline0.447 (0.162 to 0.732)0.1440.157 (0.002)0.6060.581
Personal control−0.034 (−0.310 to 0.241)0.140−0.012 (0.807)0.5860.560
Treatment control0.384 (0.091 to 0.676)0.1480.133 (0.010)0.6010.575
Identity0.527 (0.227 to 0.827)0.1520.202 (0.001)0.6110.586
Illness concern0.830 (0.558 to 1.102)0.1380.316 (<0.0001)0.6530.631
Coherence0.101 (-0.181 to 0.383)0.1430.038 (0.482)0.5870.561
Emotional representation0.634 (0.396 to 0.872)0.1210.299 (<0.0005)0.6390.616
  • Significant at Bonferroni 0.0063 level (two-tailed).

  • RMDQ, Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire; BIPQ, Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire; BIPQ1, consequences; BIPQ2, timeline; BIPQ3, personal control; BIPQ4, treatment control; BIPQ5, identity; BIPQ6, illness concern; BIPQ7, coherence; BIPQ8, emotional representation.