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Mixed-effects logistic regression analysis of potential drivers associated with overdiagnosis of UTI.
| Variable | OR (95% Confidence Interval) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|
| Overdiagnosis of UTI § (n = 40) | ||
| Male sex | 0.15 (0.06–0.38) | <0.001 |
| Urinary incontinence | 8.78 (3.84–20.05) | <0.001 |
| Physician unfamiliar with work in an internal medicine/ICU ward | 34.48 (10.22–116.29) | <0.001 |
| Mechanical ventilation need | 3.70 (1.07–12.81) | 0.039 |
p < 0.05 is considered statistically significant; § UTI: urinary tract infection.
