Comparison of outcomes between emergent-start and planned-start peritoneal dialysis in incident ESRD patients: a prospective observational study

Table 6 Competing-risks Cox regression models showing predictors for overall hospitalization in PD patients, adjusted for the propensity score

Parameters	PD
Parameters	Sub-hazard ratio (95% CI)	p value
Propensity score	1.79 (0.42–7.66)	0.431
Planned-start PD vs. Emergent-start PD	0.80 (0.45–1.43)	0.459
Comorbidity (yes vs. no)
Coronary artery disease	2.21 (1.16–4.20)	0.016
PAOD	5.00 (2.82–8.88)	<0.001

Abbreviations: PAOD peripheral arterial occlusive disease
Variable selection for Cox regression hazards modeling was performed using stepwise forward and backward selection method as p < 0.15 criterion. The model was adjusted for age, sex, predialysis education program, eGFR, albumin, hemoglobin, and all comorbidities

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