Table 5 Multilevel logistic regression for initial or repeated contact
Variables | OR | (95% CI) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Intercept | 1.0 | (1.3–6.0) | 0.99 |
Main clinical problem for contact | |||
 Other (reference) | 1.0 |  |  |
 Adjustment to illness | 1.8 | (1.0–3.2) | 0.05 |
 Medical unexplained symptoms | 3.2 | (1.5–6.6) | <.001 |
 Psychiatric symptoms | 1.7 | (1.2–2.3) | <.001 |
 Cognitive impairment | 1.7 | (1.1–2.5) | 0.02 |
 Self-harm | 1.0 | (0.7–1.5) | 0.84 |
 Acute behaviour disturbance | 1.8 | (1.1–2.9) | 0.03 |
 Alcohol and/or drugs | 1.2 | (0.8–1.9) | 0.31 |
Type of intervention | |||
 Other (reference) | 1.0 |  |  |
 Assessment and diagnosis formulation | 0.4 | (0.3–0.5) | <.001 |
 Providing advice/signposting | 0.7 | (0.5–0.9) | 0.01 |
 Management of risk | 0.7 | (0.5–0.9) | 0.02 |
 Assessment of mental capacity/MHA | 1.6 | (1.0–2.6) | 0.08 |
 Medication management | 0.9 | (0.6–1.4) | 0.73 |
 Management of disturbed behaviour | 1.2 | (0.7–2.1) | 0.40 |
Location of referral | |||
 Other (reference) | 1.0 |  |  |
 ED | 0.4 | (0.3–0.7) | <.001 |
 Ward | 1.6 | (1.0–2.3) | 0.03 |