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. 2021 Sep 14;3(9):e0525. doi: 10.1097/CCE.0000000000000525

TABLE 2.

Beta Coefficients for Variables of Best-Fit Models Examining Adherence With Full Bundle

Approach Frequentist, Mean (sd) Bayesian, Mean (2.5% HPD, 97.5% HPD)
Predictors Continuous Binary Continuous Binary
Daily variable
 Ventilator status –3.0 (0.5)a –3.0 (0.5)a –2.1 (–2.9, –1.3)b –2.6 (–3.5, –1.8)b
Patient variables
 Age –0.4 (0.2)b –0.4 (0.2)b –0.4 (–0.8, 0.07) –0.4 (–0.7, –0.01)b
 Body mass index 0.1 (0.2) 0.1 (0.2) 0.05 (–0.4, 0.6) 0.1 (–0.3, 0.5)
Unit variables
 Unit size 1.0 (1.6) 2.9 (3.5) –0.2 (–2.5, 1.9) –1.0 (–2.1, 0.03)
 Canvas sling 1.9 (1.3) NA –0.07 (–2.1, 2.2) NA
 Ceiling lift NA 1.9 (1.2) NA 1.1 (–0.6, 2.8)
 High back chair 1.2 (1.0) NA –0.4 (–2.4, 1.7) NA
 O2 tank –0.7 (0.8) NA –0.9 (–3.2, 1.5) NA
 O2 tubing/positive end-expiratory  pressure valve –0.4 (0.8) NA 0.1 (–1.4, 1.7) NA
 Portable lift NA –12.0 (11.6) NA 0.7 (–1.2, 2.9)
 Portable monitor/turning  straps/bariatric chair NA –8.7 (8.4) NA 0.4 (–1.6, 2.2)
 Portable ventilator/ nonpharmacologic aids NA –5.7 (3.3) NA –1.0 (–3.0, 0.8)
 Recliner chair –0.7 (0.5) 2.7 (2.7) 0.4 (–1.4,2.0) 1.2 (–0.6, 3.0)
 Specialty walker 0.4 (0.4) NA –0.6 (–2.3,1.1) NA
 Standard walker 0.4 (0.5) –5.3 (4.7) 1.0 (–0.4,2.6) 1.7 (0.3, 3.4)b

HPD = high probability density, NA = not applicable.

ap < 0.001.

bp < 0.05 (Frequentist) or 95% HPD excludes 0 (Bayesian).

Both Bayesian approaches assume uninformative priors.