Table 2.
Independent predictors of MRSA occurrence
| Characteristics of the study group | OR | 95% CI | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender |
2.21787 |
0.77587-7.35603 |
- |
| Type of care |
2.820409; |
0.85361-10.49075 |
- |
| Diabetes |
2.49199; |
0.97879-6.32626 |
- |
| Urinary incontinence: diapers |
0.368843; |
0.087983-1.317818 |
- |
| Urinary permanent catheterization |
2.711179; |
0.75883-11.365892 |
- |
| Dysphagia |
2.630631; |
0.20216-23.15387 |
- |
| Nasogastric tube |
7.32428; |
0.10412-9.604325 |
- |
| Ulcers |
0.084993; |
0.014193-0.488536 |
0.0051 |
| Feeding via gastrostomy tube |
1.496 e-7; |
0.000-0.45512 |
- |
| Age mean ± SD (95% CI) [years] |
NA |
0.0132 |
|
| Length of stay |
NA |
- |
|
| Barthel’s index |
NA |
- |
|
| Katz scale |
NA |
- |
|
| Physical activity* | NA | 0.0009 | |
*Physical dependence of the residents was classified according to a five-point scale (1-independent, 2- independent with falls, 3-limitations in movement, 4-bedridden, mobile, 5-bedridden, dependent).
SD – standard deviation; 95% CI – 95% confidence interval; NA not applicable.