Table 3

Multivariate Analysis.

Variable

OR

95% Confidence Interval

p-value

AM

1.11

0.88 – 1.39

0.37

Male Gender

1.61

1.28 – 2.02

<0.001

Age

0.98

0.97 – 0.99

0.001

Fellow

1.12

0.76 – 1.79

0.49

Acceptable Bowel Prep

5.43

4.13 – 7.14

<0.001

Multivariate logistic regression of colonoscopy completion rates, indicating the odds ration (OR) of each factor on completion rates. "AM" indicates colonoscopies begun prior to 12 noon. "Age" indicates increasing patient age. "Fellow" indicates involvement of gastroenterology fellow. "Acceptable Prep" indicates bowel preparation quality designated excellent; good; or fair, adequate exam.

Wells et al. BMC Gastroenterology 2007 7:19   doi:10.1186/1471-230X-7-19