Table 3.
Multiple logistic regression of risk factors for clinically important functional decline
| Characteristic | Odds ratio* (95% CI) |
|---|---|
| Age (per year) | 1.06 (1.05 to 1.08) |
| Baseline functional status score (per unit) | 0.91 (0.87 to 0.95) |
| Wrist fracture (post-baseline) | 1.48 (1.04 to 2.12) |
| Hip fracture | 4.86 (3.32 to 7.12) |
| Comorbidity: | |
| Diabetes mellitus | 1.36 (1.04 to 1.78) |
| Weight loss | 2.12 (1.05 to 2.56) |
| Stroke | 1.65 (1.24 to 2.20) |
| Parkinson’s disease | 2.19 (1.05 to 4.56) |
| Arthritis | 1.48 (1.23 to 1.79) |
| Falls in previous year: | |
| None | Reference |
| Two or more | 1.58 (1.28 to 1.95) |
| Overall health: | |
| Excellent | Reference |
| Good | 1.26 (1.03 to 1.54) |
| Fair | 2.40 (1.88 to 3.06) |
| Poor/very poor | 2.69 (1.56 to 4.63) |
| Neuromuscular measures: | |
| Grip strength (per unit) | 1.58 (1.28 to 1.95) |
| Hip abduction (per unit) | 2.40 (1.88 to 3.06) |
| Maximum triceps extension (per unit) | 2.69 (1.56 to 4.63) |
| Uses arms to step up/step down | 1.23 (1.02 to 1.48) |
*Adjusted for all factors in multiple logistic regression model.