Table 3 Significant explanatory variables for ‘liberation’ procedure
Category | Variable | Procedure | No Procedure | EXP ß |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | (95% CI)) | ||
Satisfaction with Conventional Health Care | Neurologist Helpfulness Rating (rated 1–5) | 2.93 ± 1.46* | 3.94 ± 1.09 | 0.54* |
(0.43-0.66) | ||||
Mental Health | Diagnosed Anxiety | 5/95 (5.26%)** | 45/285 (15.79%) | 0.30*** |
(0.11-0.77) | ||||
MS Severity | Physical Impact of MS (MSIS-29) | 64.46 ± 19.06* | 55.32 ± 20.20 | 1.02* |
(1.01-1.04) | ||||
Participation (FAI Domestic Activities) | 12.88 ± 5.20*** | 14.45 ± 5.22 | 0.95*** | |
(0.91-0.99) | ||||
Lifestyle/Overall Health | Number of Co-morbid conditions | 1.92 ± 1.76** | 2.61 ± 2.12 | 0.83** |
(0.73-0.95) | ||||
Body Mass Index (BMI) | 23.81 ± 4.66** | 25.79 ± 6.07 | 0.94** | |
(0.91-0.98) | ||||
Resources | Living Situation “I live alone” | 8/95 (8.42%)* | 68/285 (23.86%) | 0.293** |
(0.14-0.64) |