Table 4

Multivariable predictors of a referral meeting the KidneyWise referral criteria.

Met KidneyWise referral criteria
OR (95% CI)P valueOR (95% CI)P value
Time period1.18 (0.87 to 1.59)0.292
Site0.59 (0.41 to 0.83)0.0020.60 (0.44 to 0.82)0.001
Age1.23 (1.12 to 1.35)<0.0011.32 (1.21 to 1.43)<0.001
Male sex1.25 (0.93 to 1.68)0.1421.16 (0.88 to 1.52)0.303
DM1.05 (0.78 to 1.43)0.7361.18 (0.89 to 1.56)0.253
KidneyWise referral form2.09 (1.21 to 3.61)0.008
  • *First model inclusive of both time periods. Second model includes only the postimplementation time period.

  • DM, diabetes mellitus.