Table 2 Treatment-related characteristics of subjects (n = 131)
Variables | n | (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Treatment before approval recognition | Appropriate | 91 | (69.5) |
Inappropriate | 34 | (26.0) | |
No treatment before approval | 6 | (4.6) | |
Discussion about work with physician | No | 55 | (42.0) |
Yes | 76 | (58.0) | |
Consult from physician about return to work (n = 126) | No | 83 | (65.9) |
Yes | 43 | (34.1) | |
Satisfaction with medical treatment (n = 130) | Very satisfied | 3 | (2.3) |
Mostly satisfied | 75 | (57.7) | |
Mostly unsatisfied | 46 | (35.4) | |
Very unsatisfied | 6 | (4.6) | |
Treatment not covered by workers’ compensation (n = 185) | None | 28 | (21.4) |
Exercise | 54 | (41.2) | |
Alternative medicine | 51 | (38.9) | |
Dietary supplement | 40 | (30.5) | |
Others | 12 | (9.2) |