Multivariate Cox regression analyses on independent diagnostic and prognostic factors on the recovery time
| Parameter | p Value | Hazard ratio | 95% CI lower | 95% CI upper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 1 | ||||
| Aetiology | ||||
| Idiopathic | 0.473 | 2.070 | 0.284 | 15.084 |
| Zoster oticus | 0.473 | 2.138 | 0.269 | 16.986 |
| Borreliosis | 0.294 | 3.091 | 0.375 | 25.453 |
| Otogenic | 0.371 | 2.642 | 0.315 | 22.159 |
| Traumatic | 0.690 | 0.658 | 0.084 | 5.157 |
| Miscellaneous* | 1 | |||
| Interval onset to admission <median | 0.035 | 1.618 | 1.035 | 2.529 |
| Incomplete paresis | 0.796 | 1.113 | 0.494 | 2.511 |
| Stennert index, total, <median | 0.887 | 0.950 | 0.469 | 1.923 |
| House-Brackmann scale <median | 0.039 | 1.868 | 1.031 | 3.385 |
| Model 2 | ||||
| EMG, no pathological spontaneous activity | 0.015 | 4.545 | 1.336 | 15.466 |
| EMG, voluntary activity | 0.253 | 3.268 | 0.429 | 25.0 |
| ENG normal | 0.007 | 3.425 | 1.395 | 8.403 |
| Stapedius reflex normal | 0.003 | 2.660 | 1.402 | 5.050 |
| Model 3 | ||||
| Interval onset to admission <median | 0.436 | 1.451 | 0.569 | 3.702 |
| House-Brackmann scale <median | 0.151 | 1.679 | 0.828 | 3.406 |
| EMG, no pathological spontaneous activity | 0.015 | 4.915 | 1.357 | 17.806 |
| EMG, voluntary activity | 0.451 | 0.440 | 0.052 | 3.725 |
| ENG normal | 0.162 | 2.096 | 0.743 | 5.917 |
| Stapedius reflex normal | 0.009 | 2.801 | 1.297 | 6.024 |
Significant p values are shown in italics.
EMG, electromyography; ENG, electroneurography.