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Table 1 Fixed-effect parameter estimates for mixed models

From: Association of dialysis facility-level hemoglobin measurement and erythropoiesis-stimulating agent dose adjustment frequencies with dialysis facility-level hemoglobin variation: a retrospective analysis

 

Fixed-Effect Parameter Estimates* (95% CI)

Model

Intercept

Cross-Sectional Parameter

Longitudinal Parameter

Facility-level Hb variation and Hb measurement frequency

1.558

−0.083

−0.066

 

(1.543 to 1.573)

(−0.089 to −0.078)

(−0.070 to −0.062)

Facility-level Hb variation and ESA dose adjustment frequency

1.443

−0.133

−0.096

 

(1.427 to 1.460)

(−0.154 to −0.112)

(−0.104 to −0.088)

  1. These estimates assess the associations between facility-level Hb variation and Hb measurement frequency and between facility-level Hb variation and ESA dose adjustment frequency.
  2. ESA = erythropoiesis-stimulating agent; Hb = hemoglobin.
  3. *All P < 0.001.