| Predictor | Short-term disability | Long-term disability | Anticipated direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Older age | (-) | (-) | (-) |
| Female sex (v. male) | (-) | (-) | (-) |
| Higher salary | (-) | NS | (-) |
| Heavy job demands (v. sedentary) | (-) | (-) | (-) |
| Light job demands (v. sedentary) | NS | NS | (-) |
| Quebec residency (v. elsewhere) | (-) for claimants with psychological disorders (+) for claimants with musculoskeletal complaints and other illness | (+) | (-) for short-term disability (+) for long-term disability |
| Presence of comorbidity (v. no comorbidity) | (-) | (-) | (-) |
| Attendance at SSQ-arranged independent medical evaluation (v. no attendance) | (-) | (-) | (-) |
| Receipt of SSQ-funded rehabilitation (v. no receipt of rehabilitation) | (-) | (-) | (+) |
| Longer time to claim approval | (-) | (-) | (-) |
Note: (-) = associated with longer claim duration; (+) = associated with shorter claim duration; NS = not significant.