| Unadjusted model | Multivariate adjusted model* |
---|---|---|
HR (95% CI) | HR (95% CI) | |
# of emergency department visits in the 1-year period | Â | Â |
Prior to the index hospitalization | ||
  0 | Reference | Reference |
  Per visit | 1.05 (1.04–1.06) | 1.04 (1.03–1.05) |
# of primary care physician visits in the 1-year period | Â | Â |
Prior to the index hospitalization | Â | Â |
  0 | 1.26 (1.13–1.41) | 1.11 (0.99–1.25) |
  1-4 | Reference | Reference |
  5-9 | 1.08 (1.02–1.14) | 1.06 (1.00–1.12) |
  10+ | 1.48 (1.41–1.56) | 1.23 (1.16–1.29) |
Discharge Disposition of index hospitalization | Â | Â |
  Discharged Home | Reference | Reference |
  Transfer to Palliative Care | 1.46 (1.04–2.03) | 0.86 (0.62–1.21) |
  Transfer to Long-term Care | 1.29 (1.17–1.41) | 0.75 (0.68–0.84) |
  Discharged Home with Support Services | 1.55 (1.48–1.63) | 1.13 (1.08–1.20) |
  Left Against Medical Advice | 1.85 (1.60–2.13) | 1.74 (1.50–2.02) |