Table 5.
Subgroup analysis of odds ratio based on study designs, combined regimen, regimen containing antibiotic, and concentration of regimen for the need of thrombolytic treatment for catheter malfunction.
| Subgroup | Odds Ratio | 95% Confidence Interval |
|---|---|---|
| Combined regimen | ||
| RCT | 2.480 | 1.214–5.066 |
| Not RCT | 0.620 | 0.382–1.004 |
| Not combined regimen | ||
| RCT | 1.320 | 0.888–1.961 |
| Not RCT | 0.599 | 0.344–1.043 |
| Regimen containing antibiotic | ||
| RCT | 1.969 | 0.944–4.107 |
| Not RCT | 0.620 | 0.382–1.004 |
| Regimen not containing antibiotic | ||
| RCT | 1.385 | 0.893–2.149 |
| Not RCT | 0.345 | 0.108–1.102 |
| High concentration of major regimen | ||
| RCT | 1.415 | 0.784–2.554 |
| Low concentration of major regimen | ||
| RCT | 2.480 | 1.042–5.902 |
| Not RCT | 0.637 | 0.518–0.783 |
Abbreviation: RCT, randomized controlled trial.