Table 6

 Final model with five independent predictors of late whiplash

VariableOdds ratio (95% CI)Likelihood ratio χ2*
*Obtained as the change in the model deviance (−2log(likelihood)) that results when each covariate is removed from the full five covariate model.
95% CI, 95% confidence interval.
Neck VAS score1.03 (1.01–1.05)10.82
Compensation claim4.09 (1.62–10.32)9.72
Struck car stationary0.31 (0.13–0.71)8.28
Arm pain2.23 (1.08–1.22)6.93
Days of neck pain/week1.18 (1.03–1.35)5.98