Table 3 Demographic and health related information for patient participants
Variable | Number (proportion) or Mean (range) | |
|---|---|---|
Mean Age (years) | 62.2 (38–85) | |
Gender | Male | 11 (68.8%) |
Female | 5 (31.2%) | |
Race | White | 16 (100.0) |
Other | 0 (0) | |
Ethnicity | Non-Hispanic | 15 (93.8%) |
Hispanic | 1 (6.2%) | |
Employment | Employed | 7 (43.8%) |
Unemployed | 9 (56.2%) | |
Education | High school diploma or GED | 4 (25.0%) |
Two-Year college degree | 3 (18.8%) | |
Four-Year college degree | 5 (31.2%) | |
Post-College | 4 (25.0%) | |
Primary Diagnosisa | Spinal stenosis | 12 (75.0%) |
Othera | 4 (25.0%) | |
Acuityb (months) | 72.5 (0.25–600) | |
Prior spine surgery | Low back | 2 (12.5%) |
Neck | 1 (6.3%) | |
Low back and neck | 3 (18.8%) | |
None | 10 (62.5%) | |
Location of pain | Neck | 10 (62.5%) |
Low back | 6 (37.5%) | |
Self-reported Health Status | Fair | 2 (12.5%) |
Good | 5 (31.2%) | |
Very Good | 6 (37.5%) | |
Excellent | 3 (18.8%) | |