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Tomoko Fujii¹, Ko Matsudaira, Hiroyuki Oka

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Financial compensation for low back pain (LBP) was uncommon in Japan. However, individuals with compensated LBP had higher odds of experiencing chronic disabling LBP, highlighting a significant association.

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Area of Science:

Epidemiology
Occupational Health
Pain Management

Background:

Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent global health issue.
Psychosocial factors significantly influence LBP outcomes.
The role of financial compensation in LBP has been underexplored in Japan.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the association between LBP compensation and chronic disabling LBP in Japan.
To examine workers' compensation and automobile insurance claims in relation to LBP disability.
To understand the impact of financial compensation on LBP prognosis in an adult population.

Main Methods:

Cross-sectional study of 52,650 Japanese adults aged 20-79.
Online questionnaire data collected in February 2011.
Multiple logistic regression analysis adjusted for covariates.

Main Results:

3.9% of respondents experienced chronic disabling LBP.
1.1% had a history of workers' compensation or automobile insurance claims for LBP.
Compensated LBP was significantly associated with higher odds of chronic disabling LBP.

Conclusions:

The prevalence of compensated LBP is low in Japan.
A history of compensated LBP is a significant predictor of chronic disabling LBP.
Financial compensation may be linked to long-term LBP disability.