Table 4

Generalised linear regression equation (gamma model with a log link) of the relationship between total healthcare costs and overall disability levels (n=125 UK children)*

VariableCoefficientSEP valuesMultiplicative effect
Trial arm†0.5520.3740.1401.74
Delivery complications‡0.5970.3900.1261.82
Gestational age−0.1450.1210.2300.87
Birth weight−0.00020.00030.3931.00
Male gender§−0.2860.3360.3950.75
Mild disability¶0.8410.5380.1192.32
Moderate disability¶2.5310.600.00012.56
Severe disability¶3.3110.4370.00027.43
Constant11.8504.4710.008
  • *Five children were missing characteristics at trial entry and were excluded from the model.

  • †Hypothermia arm relative to base category of control arm.

  • ‡Relative to base category of no delivery complications.

  • §Relative to base category of female.

  • ¶Relative to base category of no disability.