Table 3.
Multivariable Linear Regression Model Predicting the Cognitive Change Score (Continuous Outcome) at 6-week Follow-up.
| Variable | Parameter Estimate (95% confidence limits) | P value |
|---|---|---|
| Age | -0.004 [-0.008 - (-0.0005)] | 0.03 |
| Years of Education | 0.009 [-0.001 - 0.020] | 0.03 |
| Preoperative cognitive index | -0.13 [-0.213 - (-0.054)] | 0.001 |
| Female sex | 0.041 [-0.019 - 0.102] | 0.18 |
| Diabetes | -0.007 [-0.089 - 0.075] | 0.87 |
| Orthopedic surgery | -0.029 [-0.100 - 0.041] | 0.41 |
| General anesthesia | -0.013 [-0.075 - 0.048] | 0.67 |
| APOE4 | -0.026 [-0.096 - 0.044] | 0.47 |
APOE4 = Apolipoprotein E4