Table 2.
Independent Predictors of Six-Month Mortality Following Hospice Admission
| Odds ratio | 95% confidence interval | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age: <65 years old | 0.64 | 0.45–0.91 | 0.014 |
| Male | 1.47 | 1.05–2.02 | 0.036 |
| Location at admission | |||
| Nursing home or hospice | 1.09 | 0.63–1.88 | 0.769 |
| Hospital or inpatient unit | 2.19 | 1.76–2.65 | 0.004 |
| PPS score | |||
| <30 | — | — | — |
| 30 | 0.22 | 0.09–0.55 | 0.001 |
| 40 | 0.10 | 0.03–0.34 | <0.001 |
| 50 | 0.07 | 0.02–0.18 | <0.001 |
| >60 | 0.04 | 0.01–0.14 | <0.001 |
| Diagnosis | |||
| Cancer | — | — | |
| Debility | 0.12 | 0.07–0.20 | <0.001 |
| Cardiovascular disease | 0.16 | 0.10–0.25 | <0.001 |
| Dementia | 0.07 | 0.03–0.16 | <0.001 |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.22 | 0.19–0.26 | <0.001 |
| Stroke | 0.05 | 0.02–0.15 | <0.001 |
| Other | 0.39 | 0.28–0.53 | <0.001 |
PPS, Palliative Performance Scale.