Table 3 Univariable binary logistic regression analysis, based on generalized linear mixed - effects model, entire dataset
Factors associated with correct interpretation of the MRI scan | p - value | Odds ratio | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|
Lesion Category | |||
Nonlesional | < 0.001 | 0.395 | 0.248–0.629 |
Hippocampal Sclerosis / Limbic Encephalitis | < 0.001 | 0.349 | 0.220–0.555 |
Periventricular Nodular Heterotopia | < 0.001 | 0.076 | 0.047–0.121 |
Gliotic scar / Hemosiderin / Cavernoma | 0.005 | 0.505 | 0.315–0.810 |
Focal Cortical Dysplasia | < 0.001 | 0.070 | 0.044–0.113 |
Low Grade Epilepsy Associated Tumor | Reference | ||
Medical Specialty | |||
Radiology | 0.04 | 0.590 | 0.354–0.985 |
Neurology | < 0.001 | 0.379 | 0.246–0.584 |
Epileptology | 0.32 | 0.774 | 0.467–1.283 |
Neuroradiology | Reference | ||
Postgraduate Experience | |||
<5 y | 0.01 | 0.550 | 0.342–0.884 |
5–10 y | 0.03 | 0.634 | 0.420–0.958 |
≥10 y | Reference | ||
Experience with MRI in Epilepsy | |||
None | 0.001 | 0.333 | 0.175–0.634 |
Yearly | 0.03 | 0.509 | 0.282–0.918 |
Monthly | 0.008 | 0.466 | 0.265–0.818 |
Weekly | 0.28 | 0.707 | 0.378–1.326 |
Daily | Reference | ||
Experience with MRI field strength | |||
1 T | 0.24 | 0.490 | 0.151–1.590 |
1.5 T | < 0.001 | 0.524 | 0.374–0.734 |
3 T | Reference | ||
Experience with Focus Hypothesis in Epilepsy | |||
None | 0.64 | 0.891 | 0.551–1.443 |
<5 y | 0.31 | 0.758 | 0.447–1.283 |
5–10 y | 0.53 | 1.187 | 0.699–2.017 |
≥10 y | Reference | ||
Teaching Course in MRI completed | |||
No | 0.07 | 0.716 | 0.497–1.032 |
Yes | Reference | ||
Focus Hypothesis provided | |||
No | 0.001 | 0.682 | 0.544–0.855 |
Yes | Reference | ||