Primary and contributing factors influencing the patient severity score.
| Factor | Most Important Factor, % | Contributing Factor, % | Not a Contributing Factor, % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain | 38.2 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
| Functional limitations | 25.0 | 52.0 | 48.1 |
| Fatigue | 26.5 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
| Mood | 2.9 | 14.3 | 85.7 |
| Medication side effects | 1.5 | 15.6 | 84.4 |
| Cost of medical care | 2.9 | 11.7 | 88.3 |
| Work disability | 1.5 | 11.7 | 88.3 |
| Other | 1.5 | 3.9 | 96.1 |