A 10-year population-based study of people with multiple sclerosis in Stockholm, Sweden: use of and satisfaction with care and the value of different factors in predicting use of care

Table 7 The final multivariable linear regression model for the predictive value of the independent variables at baseline, and progress in MS disability, on the use of hospital inpatient care during the 10-year period in people with MS (n = 121)

Independent variable	Categorisation of the independent variable	B	95 % CI	Beta	p value
Coping capacity	Weak	167.51	12.64 to 535.18	0.19	0.03
Coping capacity	Moderate/strong	reference	12.64 to 535.18	0.19	0.03
Manual dexterity	Impaired	233.01	82.58 to 507.30	0.36	<0.001
Manual dexterity	Not impaired	reference	82.58 to 507.30	0.36	<0.001
Personal activities of daily living	Dependent	126.60	20.80 to 324.61	0.24	0.01
Personal activities of daily living	Independent	reference	20.80 to 324.61	0.24	0.01
Progress in MS disability	>1 point change	145.22	39.38 to 331.89	0.27	0.002
Progress in MS disability	≤1 point change	reference	39.38 to 331.89	0.27	0.002

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