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Table 1 Transformation of SFS scores to DOT categories [41, 42]

From: The Back College for nurses – an evaluation of intermediate effects

SFS score of perceived functional ability

Categories of work demands according to the DOT

T0

T1

<  100

Minimal work demands

117 (20.4%)

135 (23.6%)

100–124

Sedentary work (< 5 kg)

120 (20.9%)

81 (14.1%)

125–164

Light work (5–10 kg)

220 (38.4%)

195 (34%)

165–179

Medium work (10–25 kg)

49 (8.6%)

76 (13.3%)

180–194

Heavy work (25–45 kg)

33 (5.8%)

51 (8.9%)

>  195

Very heavy work (>  45 kg)

5 (0.9%)

9 (1.6%)

Missing

 

29 (5.1%)

26 (4.5%)