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Using Australasian Pelvic Floor Procedure Registry data, this study is aimed at developing a risk-adjustment model for equitable benchmarking of clinician-reported outcomes for female SUI procedures.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Logistic regression was used to create multivariate models for clinician-reported outcomes of primary SUI procedures. Risk factors such as age, body mass index (BMI), diabetic status, and symptoms of bladder disease were selected for adjustment after consultation with clinicians. Sensitivity analysis was conducted to ensure the robustness of the primary model.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The multivariate model for clinician-reported improvement indicated that age over 80\u00a0years (OR 3.09, 95% CI 1.55 to 6.16,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.001), BMI within the obese range (OR 2.67, 95% CI 1.03 to 6.98,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.044), and a history of overactive bladder (OR 2.08, 95% CI 1.19 to 3.63,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.010) were significantly associated with poorer outcomes. The model showed an acceptable fit, with an area under the curve of 68.38%.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Clinician-reported outcomes for primary SUI procedures in women are significantly affected by age, BMI and pre-existing bladder disease. 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