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Table 2 Unadjusted model of predictors of prolonged POALOS after LEA

From: Factors associated with prolonged post-operative acute care length of stay in limb amputation patients in Saskatchewan, Canada

Variables

Unadjusted Odds Ratio (UOR)

95% CI

Overall P-value

Age (years)

 0–34 (ref)

   

 35–54

2.69

(1.91–3.80)

 

 55–69

2.58

(1.86–3.57)

< 0.001

 70+

2.09

(1.51–2.89)

 

Sex

 Female (ref)

   

 Male

1.08

(0.93–1.25)

0.321

Diabetes

 No (ref)

   

 Yes

1.95

(1.68–2.27)

< 0.001

Surgeon Specialty

 Vascular (ref)

   

 General

1.44

(1.22–1.70)

< 0.001

 Orthopedic

0.60

(0.50–0.73)

 

Residence Type

 Rural (ref)

   

 Urban

1.25

(1.08–1.45)

0.003

Level of Amputation

 Minor (ref)

   

 Major

3.07

(2.65–3.56)

< 0.001

Status

 General Population (ref)

   

 Registered Indian (RI)

1.35

(1.14–1.60)

< 0.001

Health Facility/ Hospital Type

 Provincial (ref)

   

 Other

0.82

(0.66–1.01)

0.063