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. 2009 Jul-Aug;16(4):e43–e49. doi: 10.1155/2009/179263

TABLE 5.

Final multivariate models of risk factors for readmission to hospital for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Variables in the equation P OR 95% CI
Lower Upper
Use of home oxygen preadmission 0.001 2.554 1.474 4.424
History of lung infection 0.048 1.727 1.005 2.967
Other chronic respiratory disease 0.030 1.779 1.057 2.994
Length of stay 0.002 0.439 0.262 0.737