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Table 3 Multi-variable model estimates of the probability of less-urgent ED visits (adjusted for repeat visits)

From: Use of the emergency department for less-urgent care among type 2 diabetics under a disease management program

Whole Model

Exp(b)

95% CI

P

Intercept

   

Age (older)*

0.9907

0.9852 0.9962

0.0008

Gender

   

   Female

Reference

 

0.2035

   Male

1.0619

0.9684 1.1645

 

Race

   

   Black

Reference

 

<.0001

   White*

0.7536

0.6880 0.8253

 

   Others*

0.7914

0.6265 0.9998

 

HealthPlan

   

   uninsured

Reference

 

<.0001

   Medicaid*

1.2858

1.1165 1.4807

 

   Medicare*

1.1334

1.0041 1.2793

 

   Commercial*

1.6958

1.4796 1.9435

 

CCI

1.0109

0.9724 1.0509

0.5863

A1c Lab normal*

0.8173

0.7444 0.8974

<.0001

Clinic adherence*

0.1585

0.1260 0.1994

<.0001

Duration in the prog.*

0.9684

0.9465 0.9907

0.0054

Prior hospitalization

1.0414

0.9485 1.1435

0.3945

Facility

   

   Smaller

Reference

 

0.1180

   Larger

0.9268

0.8427 1.0193

 
  1. * is significant, P < 0.05
  2. CCI: Charlosn Comorbidity Index
  3. Note: Estimates from a GEE model that accounts for repeat visits by the same patient
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