Table 5. Factors affecting readmission related to a drug-related problem.
Factors | Univariate analysis | Multivariate analysis |
Missed follow-up appointment (based on interview) | 3.64 (1.13–11.67) | 5.63 (1.52–20.86) |
Education, associate degree or higher | 2.05 (0.83–5.07) | 2.15 (0.80–5.82) |
Age, years | 1.02 (0.99–1.04) | 1.03 (1.00–1.06) |
Days to readmission | 0.98 (0.96–1.01) | 0.98 (0.96–1.01) |
Medication history taken by pharmacist on index admission | 0.53 (0.23–1.23) | 0.56 (0.21–1.45) |
Pharmacy consult present | 0.04 (0.17–0.95) | 0.38 (0.15–0.99) |
Note: Values given as odds ratio (95% confidence interval).