Table 4 Factors predicting referral to dietetic services for patients with Stage 3 CKD
Variable | Adjusted Odds Ratio | 95% CI | P-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age of health professional | 0.62 | 0.12–6.13 | 0.65 |
Female gender | 1.52 | 0.57–4.05 | 0.40 |
Health professional role (nephrologist versus non-nephrologist) | 3.07 | 1.36–6.92 | 0.007* |
Location of training (Australia versus overseas) | 0.55 | 0.20–1.57 | 0.27 |
Location of practice (non-metropolitan versus metropolitan) | 0.75 | 0.30–1.89 | 0.55 |
Years of practice | 0.4 | 0.08–4.97 | 0.17 |