Table 3: Statistical significant variables assessed by multivariable logistic regression analysis1.

Variable

Coefficient

SE

p

OR

95% CI

Stroke severity (NIHSS) ≥ 16

2.633

1.228

0.011

3.55

1.34-9.40

Length of hospital stay ≥ 8 days

0.527

1.168

0.012

2.66

1.37-6.22

Cathteter placement

2.599

0.460

0,069

2.387

0.85-0.94

Diabetes mellitus

3.162

0.429

0.075

0.466

0.20-1.08

Duration of catheterization

0.441

1.521

0.119

0.922

0.86-0.99

1The results for the variables that are not statistically significant according to MLRA in the Table 3, but they are processed in the same, are given based on the last step of multivariable analysis in which these variables appeared.