Prospective Study
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World J Orthop. Feb 18, 2024; 15(2): 170-179
Published online Feb 18, 2024. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v15.i2.170
Table 6 Coefficient values (converted to relative risks) for interrupted time series analysis of overall infection rate over time
ParameterOriginal dataset
Weighted dataset

RR (95%CI)
P value
RR (95%CI)
P value
Slope of infection rate per 100 patients, old regime0.99 (0.79 to 1.3)0.980.95 (0.76 to 1.2)0.62
Jump in infection rate, new vs old1.16 (0.30 to 4.4)0.821.3 (0.39 to 4.5)0.66
Change in slope of infection rate per 100 patients, new vs old0.83 (0.55 to 1.2)0.370.88 (0.61 to 1.3)0.46