Table 4. Multivariable-Adjusted Acute vs Nonacute Visit Use Rates by Practice Setting, 1997-2011a.
| Variable | Community-Based Practice [Reference] | Hospital-Based Practice | aOR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acute, No. | 7101 | 12 428 | NA |
| Nonacute, No. | 2682 | 3878 | NA |
| Antibiotics, % | |||
| Acute | 51.5 | 51.4 | 0.99 (0.82-1.21) |
| Nonacute | 34.2 | 27.0 | 0.71 (0.41-1.24) |
| CT or MRI, % | |||
| Acute | 6.9 | 8.6 | 1.27 (1.02-1.58) |
| Nonacute | 3.8 | 7.4 | 2.03 (1.25-3.31) |
| Radiographs, % | |||
| Acute | 10.5 | 13.1 | 1.28 (1.05-1.57) |
| Nonacute | 6.4 | 12.5 | 2.09 (1.46-3.00) |
| Specialty referrals, % | |||
| Acute | 7.1 | 17.9 | 2.85 (2.29-3.54) |
| Nonacute | 6.9 | 13.4 | 2.10 (1.49-2.96) |
Abbreviations: aOR, adjusted odds ratio; CT, computed tomography; MRI, magnetic resonance imaging; NA, not applicable.
a
Models are adjusted for age, sex, race/ethnicity, insurance status, comorbidities, geographic region, urban location, and whether the generalist was the patient’s usual primary care provider.