Table 4.
Multiple logistic regression analysis showing independent predictors of satisfaction of geriatric patients with the care provided
| Variables | Adjusted OR* | 95% CI** |
|---|---|---|
| Age in years (p = 0.073) | ||
| - 65-70 | 1 | - |
| - 71-75 | 0.89 | 0.49-1.59 |
| -76-80 | 0.69 | 0.39-1.22 |
| -81-85 | 1.16 | 0.6-2.23 |
| - 86-90 | 0.24 | 0.07-0.74 |
| Cumulative household income in Pk rupees ^ (p = 0.005) | ||
| - < 5,000 | 1 | - |
| - 5,000-10,000 | 1.68 | 0.7-4 |
| - > 10,000-25,000 | 1.14 | 0.54-2.38 |
| - > 25,000-50,000 | 0.63 | 0.31-1.25 |
| - > 50,000-100,000 | 0.37 | 0.15-0.88 |
| - > 100,000 | 0.57 | 0.19-0.72 |
| Most important health complaint (p = 0.01) | ||
| - Myalgias/arthralgias | 1 | - |
| - Dyspnea | 0.93 | 0.25-3.55 |
| - Nausea/vomiting | 4.16 | 0.84-20.5 |
| - Insomnia | 3.39 | 1.24-9.3 |
| -Anorexia | 1.62 | 0.61-4.3 |
| - Bed sores | 2.08 | 0.59-7.3 |
| - Urinary incontinence | 1.98 | 0.95-3.36 |
| - Urinary retention | 0.5 | 0.17-1.5 |
| - Fecal incontinence | 1.43 | 0.59-3.44 |
| - Constipation | ||
| 2.1 | 0.91-4.86 | |
| - Memory loss | ||
| 3.5 | 1.58-7.86 | |
| Frequency of experiencing health complaints (p < 0.001) | ||
| - Daily | 1 | - |
| - 2-5 times a week | 1.57 | 0.84-2.93 |
| - Once a week | 1.60 | 0.81-3.13 |
| - 2-3 times a month | 7.09 | 2.62-19.15 |
| - Once a month | 15.47 | 1.92-124.26 |
| - Less frequently than once a month | 1.22 | 0.55-2.68 |
| Frequency of visits to the doctor (p = 0.06) | ||
| 1 | - | |
| - Weekly | 1.42 | 0.45-4.41 |
| - Once every 2-4 weeks | 3.64 | 1.35-9.78 |
| - Once every 2-3 months | 2.35 | 0.81-6.81 |
| - Once every 6 months | 5.23 | 1.05-25.96 |
| - Annually | ||
* Odd's ratio, ** Confidence interval, ^ 1 US $: 83.23 PK Rupees