TABLE 4.
Multivariate Correlates of Current Dyspnea (n = 304, adj R2 = 0.32)
| Characteristic | Odds Ratio (95% CI) | p |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 10.2 (0.99–1.05) | 0.24 |
| Employed (v. retired/unemployed) | 0.63 (0.34–1.16) | 0.14 |
| Greater than high school education | 0.93 (0.51–1.70) | 0.82 |
| Preoperative dyspnea | 5.31 (2.26–12.51) | <0.01 |
| Preoperative FEV1% | 0.99 (0.97–1.01) | 0.41 |
| Preoperative diffusing capacity % | 0.98 (0.97–0.99) | <0.01 |
| Presence of pulmonary disease | 0.76 (0.39–1.47) | 0.41 |
| History of tobacco use | 1.46 (0.67–3.18) | 0.34 |
| Any moderate/strenuous physical activity (currently) | 0.41 (0.24–0.71) | <0.01 |
| Clinically significant symptoms of depression (HADS ≥8) | 4.10 (1.01–16.55) | 0.05 |
CI, confidence interval; HADS, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale.