Table 3 Multivariable linear regression in a stepwise manner
From: Predictors of caregiver burden in aged caregivers of demented older patients
NPI_Severity_total model | β (95% C.I) | P value |
|---|---|---|
NPI_Severity_Total | 1.03 (0.68 to 1.37) | < 0.001 |
IADL | 0.79 (0.48 to 1.10) | < 0.001 |
Family income: > 100,000 NTD vs < 30,000 NTD | −10.50 (−16.74 to − 4.26) | 0.001 |
Caregiver_Age | −0.40 (− 0.65 to − 0.15) | 0.002 |
NPI_severity_12 items model | ||
 IADL | 0.83 (0.52 to 1.13) | < 0.001 |
 NPI_irritability_severity | 4.25 (2.11 to 6.39) | < 0.001 |
 NPI_Apathy_severity | 3.83 (1.85 to 5.81) | < 0.001 |
 Family income: > 100,000 NTD vs < 30,000 NTD | −10.92 (−17.06 to −4.77) | 0.001 |
 Caregiver_Age | −0.41 (−0.65 to − 0.16) | 0.001 |
 NPI_Euphoria_severity | 5.76 (0.62 to 10.90) | 0.028 |