Table 4.
Factors associated with the presence of severe (contraindicated/severe) potential drug-drug interactions.
| Variables | OR | CI (95%) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dementia severity (MMSE) total score | 1.08 | 1.01-1.16 | 0.01 |
| Comorbidity (Charlson index) total score | 0.89 | 0.64-1.20 | 0.47 |
| Number of medications | 1.88 | 1.53-2.32 | <0.001 |
| Caregiver burden (SCB) total score | 1.03 | 1.00-1.06 | 0.01 |
| Depression (NPI) (yes) | 3.19 | 1.24-8.20 | 0.01 |
Log likelihood=-70.819097, Pseudo R2=0.3977, Prob.>chi2=0.0000
Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Screen for Caregiver Burden (SCB), Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI)