Table 4 Multivariate regression models for change in QOL between baseline and five-month follow-up
| Â | All variables | p-value | All variables adjusted for baseline | p-value | Relevant variables adjusted for baseline | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|  | β (SE) |  | β (SE) |  | β (SE) |  |
Baseline EQ5D score | -- | -- | 0.62 (0.06) | <0.01 | 0.65 (0.06) | 0.00 |
Diabetes | -0.07 (0.04) | 0.05 | -0.02 (0.03) | 0.49 | -- | -- |
COPD or asthma | -0.12 (0.05) | 0.01 | -0.08 (0.04) | 0.04 | -0.09 (0.04) | 0.02 |
Heart | -0.01 (0.04) | 0.86 | -0.02 (0.03) | 0.51 | -- | -- |
Stroke | -0.16 (0.05) | <0.01 | -0.10 (0.04) | 0.02 | -0.10 (0.04) | 0.02 |
Hearing impairment | -0.09 (0.06) | 0.12 | -0.03 (0.05) | 0.57 | -- | -- |
Musculoskeletal | -0.20 (0.04) | <0.01 | -0.09 (0.03) | <0.01 | -0.09 (0.03) | 0.00 |
Cancer | -0.18 (0.08) | 0.03 | -0.06 (0.07) | 0.37 | -- | -- |
Hypertension | 0.04 (0.04) | 0.35 | 0.02 (0.04) | 0.60 | -- | -- |
Gastrointestinal | -0.17 (0.07) | 0.02 | -0.08 (0.06) | 0.20 | -- | -- |
Age | 0.00 (0.002) | 0.73 | 0.00 (0.002) | 0.74 | -- | -- |
Gender (female) | -0.05 (0.03) | 0.14 | -0.04 (0.03) | 0.13 | -- | -- |
LogMAR VA | -0.14 (0.04) | <0.01 | -0.09 (0.03) | 0.01 | -0.07 (0.03) | 0.03 |
Social status (living alone) | -0.03 (0.03) | 0.35 | 0.02 (0.03) | 0.49 | -- | -- |
Independent living (nursing home) | -0.07 (0.05) | 0.13 | -0.03 (0.04) | 0.43 | -- | -- |
Rehabilitation type (optometric service) | 0.02 (0.03) | 0.58 | -0.02 (0.03) | 0.49 | -- | -- |