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. 2008 Jul 22;8:154. doi: 10.1186/1472-6963-8-154

Table 3.

Logistic regression coefficients and corresponding points attributed to day 3 variables significantly associated with discharge to a PAC facility.*

Variable Logistic regression coefficient 95%CI p Point score
Active medical problems (per additional problem) 0.24 0.04 – 0.45 0.02 +1
Inability of patients' partner to provide home help 0.93 0.26 – 1.59 0.006 +4
Dependency for bathing 1.04 0.29 – 1.79 0.007 +4
Dependency for transfers (bed/chair) 1.05 0.28 – 1.83 0.008 +4
Inability in medication self-management before admission 0.92 0.19 – 1.64 0.01 +4

* The coefficient corresponds to the natural logarithm of the odds-ratio