Table 6 Independent risks of dying during the following year (N=1,001) (logistic regression analysis)
From: Predictors of mortality among elderly dependent home care patients
Variable | Odds ratio (95% IC) | p |
|---|---|---|
Constant | 0.31 | 0.000 |
Gender, Female | 0.68 (0.50 - 0.92) | 0.014 |
Comorbility (Charlson Index) | 1.14 (1.06 - 1.23) | 0.000 |
Number of hospital admissions (>24 hours) | 1.17 (1.01 - 1.35) | 0.038 |
Pressure ulcers stage 1-2 | 3.00 (1.94 - 4.65) | 0.000 |
Pressure ulcers stage 3-4 | 4.33 (1.81 - 10.4) | 0.001 |
Health-related-quality of life (SF-12) | 1.03 (0.98 - 1.08) | 0.272 |
Social risk (Gijón Test) | 0.99 (0.95 - 1.05) | 0.840 |
Hospital at home service | 0.82 (0.60 - 1.11) | 0.200 |
Teleassistance | 0.69 (0.42 - 1.15) | 0.152 |
Number of hospital emergency visits during last year | 1.00 (0.89 - 1.12) | 0.984 |