Table 5 Set of factors of multivariable models
Author | Year | Set of factors | Selection process |
|---|---|---|---|
Cucchi, D. | 2020 | Age, sex, presence of gastroesophageal reflux disease, and depression and anxiety | Factors significant in univariable analysis |
Burrus, M.T. | 2019 | Age, sex, body mass index, tobacco use, diabetes, thyroid disorders and systematic lupus erythematosus. Control of several comorbidities (alcohol use, depression, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, chronic kidney disease, current hemodialysis use, and chronic lung disease) | Pre-specification of the model, using existing literature |
Harada, G.K. | 2019 | Age, sex, Charlson Comorbity Index and vitamin D levels | Not precisely described |