Table 3. Independent Risk Factors for Discharge to a Care Facility.

Results of multivariable logistic regression model.

Variable	Odds Ratio (95% CI*)	p value
Age ≥ 65 years (versus age < 65 years)	1.8 (1.1–3.1)	0.02
APACHE II (10 point change)	3.0 (2.0–4.6)	<0.001
Chronic renal failure requiring dialysis	0.4 (0.2–0.9)	0.03
Mechanical ventilation†	3.4 (2.0–5.8)	<0.001
Severe cognitive dysfunction†	8.1 (1.3–50.6)	0.02
Poor strength/mobility†	31.7 (6.4–157.3)	<0.001

^*Confidence interval.

^†During the current hospitalization up to and including the first 72 hours of intensive care

The multivariable logistic regression model included the following variables (but which were not significantly associated with the outcome): gender, race, neurodegenerative disorder, diabetes mellitus for greater than 5 years, Stage IV cancer, liver disease, Class III or IV CHF, advanced lung disease, acute renal failure requiring dialysis, tracheostomy, infection with resistant organisms, admission period. 519 of 548 observations used.