Table 5.
Association between Elder Self-Neglect and Length of Stay in Hospice and Time from Hospice Admission to Death
| Parameter Estimate | Standard Error | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of Stay in Hospice | |||
| Reported Self-Neglect | −0.19 | 0.11 | 0.08 |
| Confirmed Self-Neglect | −0.27 | 0.12 | 0.02 |
| Mild Self-Neglect | −0.08 | 0.21 | 0.69 |
| Moderate Self-Neglect | −0.33 | 0.14 | 0.02 |
| Severe Self-Neglect | −0.33 | 0.35 | 0.33 |
| Time from Hospice to Death | |||
| Reported Self Neglect | −0.27 | 0.12 | 0.02 |
| Confirmed Self-Neglect | −0.32 | 0.13 | 0.01 |
| Mild Self-Neglect | −0.09 | 0.23 | 0.69 |
| Moderate Self-Neglect | −0.42 | 0.16 | 0.01 |
| Severe Self-Neglect | −0.32 | 0.38 | 0.39 |
Models Adjusted for age, sex, and race, education and income, hypertension, diabetes, stroke, cancer, hip fracture, coronary artery disease, MMSE, East Boston Memory Test, East Boston Delayed Recall, Symbol Digit Modality Test, physical performance testing, depressive symptoms, social network and social engagement