Table 8

Sequential multiple regression analysis of BIPQ items predicting BPS

Variable, n=200B=unstandardisedβ=standardisedAdjusted R2
B (95% CI)SEBβ (p value)R2
BIPQ total score0.154 (0.110 to 0.200)0.0240.366 (<0.0001)0.5160.491
Consequences0.314 (0.125 to 0.502)0.0950.223 (0.001)0.4440.414
Timeline0.410 (0.221 to 0.600)0.0960.255 (<0.0001)0.4640.435
Personal control−0.322 (-0.500 to 0.143)0.09−0.205 (<0.0001)0.4490.420
Treatment control−0.173 (-0.376 to 0.030)0.103−0.106 (0.095)0.4200.390
Identity0.222 (0.020 to 0.424)0.1030.150 (0.032)0.4260.396
Illness concern0.437 (0.250 to 0.623)0.0950.294 (<0.0001)0.4710.443
Coherence0.024 (-0.165 to 0.214)0.0960.016 (0.803)0.4120.381
Emotional representation0.220 (0.055 to 0.385)0.0840.183 (0.009)0.4330.402
  • Significant at Bonferroni 0.0063 level (two-tailed).

  • BPS, Back Performance Scale; 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.