Table 3. Mixed-effects logistic regression for locum consultations over time in the UKa .
| Variable | Odds ratio | 95% CI | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female sex | 0.990 | 0.980 to 0.992 | <0.001 |
| Age | 0.996 | 0.996 to 0.996 | <0.001 |
| Cambridge multimorbidity score | 0.954 | 0.952 to 0.955 | <0.001 |
| Country yearly time trends | |||
| England | 1.064 | 1.064 to 1.065 | <0.001 |
| Wales | 1.004 | 1.003 to 1.004 | <0.001 |
| Scotland | 0.947 | 0.946 to 0.948 | <0.001 |
| Northern Ireland | 0.956 | 0.955 to 0.958 | <0.001 |
| Constant | 0.083 | 0.073 to 0.094 | <0.001 |
aEstimated using multilevel mixed-effects logistic regression models, patients nested within practices. Sample consultations, n = 37 543 165; sample practices, n = 913.