Table 4: Prognostic Indicators that were Thought to be Somewhat Important/Very Important in Elbow Fracture Rehabilitation

S. No. Prognostic Indicator Very Important (a) in % Somewhat Important (b) in %
1 Compliance of exercise program 96.2 3.2
2 Classification (severity) of fracture 92.7 6.9
3 Time since fracture 90.9 8.8
4 Co- morbidities 80.3 19.4
5 Psychological factors 72.2 27.2
6 Previous history of elbow fracture 68.4 29.1
7 Age 60.6 37.5
8 Occupational demands 60.3 38.8
9 Worker’s physical fitness 44.2 53.9
10 Worker’s recreational activity 41.3 55.2
11 Worker’s ability to modify job activities 40.8 57.3
12 Employer’s ability/willingness to provide modified work 40.3 55.9
13 Ergonomic changes at workplace 30.6 65.0
14 Level of education 18.0 63.6
15 Others* 28.9 43.5

* Other factors included pain tolerance, psychological factors, social factors, socioeconomic factors, accessibility etc.