Biopsychosocial multivariate predictive model of occupational low back disability.

Study Design: To establish outcome, 253 workers with subacute and chronic low back conditions were assessed with a comprehensive multimethod biopsychosocial protocol at baseline, 3 days after the initial examination, and 3 months later.

Objective: To validate empirically a biopsychosocial model for prediction of occupational low back disability.

Summary Of Background Data: Costs of low back occupational disability continue to spiral despite stabilization of low back injury rates.