Table 2.
Independent predictors for nephrologists to contact the transplant center during various phases of transplantation
| Phase | Variable | OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Referral | Attended ≥1 transplant-related CME* activity/year | 3.77 (1.99–7.13) |
| >5 nephrologists in group | 2.30 (1.09–4.87) | |
| Listed | Attended >2 national nephrology meetings in the past 5 years | 3.25 (1.67–6.32) |
| >50 patients on dialysis | 2.30 (1.07–4.91) | |
| >50% of patients unemployed/disability | 0.43 (0.21–0.88) | |
| After | Attended at least 1 transplant-related CME* activity/year | 3.35 (1.54–7.25) |
*Continuing Medical Education