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. 2015 Oct 29;11:2825–2831. doi: 10.2147/NDT.S91170

Table 3.

Logistic regression analysis of neurological soft signs for the diagnosis of DS and NDS

Variable OR P-value 95% CI
PANESS 9.480 <0.001 0.00–4.560
Synergy 1.130 <0.001 1.057–1.210
Graphesthesia 1.370 <0.001 1.162–1.680
Stereognosis 1.302 0.002 1.150–1.535
Motor tasks 1.233 0.001 1.087–1.397
Ability to maintain posture 1.697 <0.001 1.321–2.180
Ability to tap on a smooth rhythm 0.858 0.06 0.919–0.999
String test 0.585 0.08 0.212–0.414

Note: Significant P-values are presented in bold.

Abbreviations: DS, deficit schizophrenia; NDS, non-deficit schizophrenia; PANESS, Physical and Neurological Examination for Soft Signs; OR, odds ratio; CI, confidence interval.