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Table 5 Variables independently associated with readmission from multiple logistic regression analysis. Length of stay for categories 3–7 days and >7 days was compared to <3 days.

From: A comparison of hospital readmission rates between two general physicians with different outpatient review practices

Variable

Coefficient

Std. Error

p-value

Odds Ratio

95% CI

Age (per 10 years)

0.181

0.0344

0.0001

1.2

1.12 – 1.28

Length of stay 3–7 days

0.27

0.144

0.061

1.31

0.99 – 1.74

Length of stay >7 days

0.388

0.189

0.041

1.47

1.02 – 2.14

Digestive system

-0.45

0.248

0.069

0.64

0.39 – 1.04

Musculoskeletal system

-0.95

0.33

0.004

0.39

0.20 – 0.74