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Table 4 Multinomial regression analyses for type of described staff-patient interactions (Step 3 in SESPI)

From: The quality and quantity of staff-patient interactions as recorded by staff. A registry study of nursing documentation in two inpatient mental health wards

 

Likelihood Ratio (95% CI)

P value

A. No staff approach (ref = D. Fully described interaction)

 Education level (ref = Bachelor with further education)

  Bachelor

1.021 (.759–1.372)

.891

  Other

1.444 (1.001–2.083)

.049

 Shift type (ref = Night)

  Day

1.784 (1.189–2.675)

.005

  Evening

1.790 (1.201–2.667)

.004

Hospital ward (Acute vs. DPC)

1.407 (1.070–1.851)

.015

B. Staff approach, but no patient’s response (ref = D. Fully described interaction)

 Education level (ref = Bachelor with further education)

  Bachelor

1.332 (.879–2.018)

.176

  Other

1.318 (.786–2.211)

.295

 Shift type (ref = Night)

  Day

2.898 (1.455–5.774)

.002

  Evening

2.639 (1.331–5.235)

.005

Hospital ward (Acute vs. DPC)

1.463 (1.001–2.140)

.050

C. “Superficial” staff approach (ref = D. Fully described interaction)

 Education level (ref = Bachelor with further education)

  Bachelor

1.122 (.740–1.699)

.588

  Other

1.207 (.712–2.047)

.485

 Shift type (ref = Night)

  Day

.619 (.365–1.048)

.074

  Evening

.593 (.353–.996)

.048

Hospital ward (Acute vs. DPC)

1.519 (1.030–2.239)

.035