Table 6.
Logistic regression: predictors of long LOS ≥ 30 days (see associated Fig. 4)
| Predictors | OR | 95% CI | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (per year increase) | 1.02 | 0.99–1.05 | 0.299 |
| Anatomical location of injury | |||
| Cervical versus TL | 0.26 | 0.08–0.86 | 0.027 * |
| Both versus TL | 0.37 | 0.10–1.36 | 0.134 |
| Injury mechanism | |||
| Low-energy falls vs. MVA | 0.27 | 0.02–3.33 | 0.306 |
| High-energy falls vs. MVA | 0.46 | 0.15–1.35 | 0.318 |
| Bike versus MVA | 1.74 | 0.21–14.35 | 0.606 |
| GCS category | |||
| Moderate versus mild | 2.45 | 0.32–18.80 | 0.387 |
| Severe versus mild | 1.94 | 0.55–6.87 | 0.302 |
Model LR χ2(8) = 9.36, p = 0.313; pseudo R2 = 0.088