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Author ' s response to reviews Title : Resource Utilization and Outcomes of Intoxicated Drivers Authors :
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Cherry, Robert Allen Snavely, Theresa M. |
| Copyright Year | 2010 |
| Abstract | I have carefully read the comments made by the reviewers and have attached to this letter the suggested changes made to the manuscript. The authors wish to thank you and the reviewers for the time and effort made to evaluate this manuscript. Reviewer's report: While this work presents some interesting results, the draft in its current form does not support the authors' final conclusions. The supporting data would be fine for a descriptive paper; however, in an effort to lend credence to their hypotheses, the manuscript is overreaching with the data they provide. To adequately support findings of significant difference between two groups, logistic regression analysis should be performed at a minimum. From the manner in which these data is presented, it appears that this was not done. There are two solutions; (1) perform logistic regression culling additional variables from the database for which to meaningfully compare the two groups, or (2) simply report that this is retrospective descriptive study. However, option (1) would probably more readily result in publication. The feedback regarding the statistical analysis and interpretation of the manuscript is greatly appreciated. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was not performed in this study. The culling of additional numerical or categorical predictor variables to determine the probability of occurrence is certainly credible. Practically speaking, we believe that this would best be performed as a prospective study because of the limitations inherent in a retrospective, registry-based study. The prospective collection of variables such as vehicle speed and type, daytime vs. nighttime vehicle operation, seat belt use, airbag deployment, driver experience, and distractions (ex. number of occupants) would also be valuable. For these reasons, we concur that the study should be categorized as a retrospective descriptive study. (See abstract and p. 4, highlighted copy) We have also made revisions to the limitations of the study. (See p.9, highlighted copy) In addition, we agree that any associations linked to differences between groups must be interpreted with caution and should not be " overreaching " or appear to be definitive. We have therefore made revisions to the language used in the interpretation of the results. We have avoided the use of conclusive terms such as " significant " , " results " , and " findings ". Instead, we are using words such as " observed " , " described " , and " apparent " in the context of " supporting data. " … |
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