Table 3.
Odds ratios for Multivariable Logistic Regression Analysis of Decline in Ambulation Function on Various Characteristics
| Variable | OR | 95% CI | P-value |
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| Age | |||
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| 65–74 years old | 1.68 | 1.15 – 2.47 | .008 |
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| 75–84 years old | 2.19 | 1.50– 3.20 | <.001 |
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| 85 years and older | REF | REF | REF |
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| Length of Hospital Stay | 1.04 | 1.00 – 1.08 | .035 |
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| Admit Type | |||
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| Emergency | REF | REF | |
| Not emergency | 1.62 | 1.06 – 2.49 | .026 |
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| Surgery or Procedure | |||
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| No | REF | REF | |
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| Yes | 1.26 | 0.93 – 1.70 | .136 |
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| Hearing Impairment | |||
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| No | REF | REF | |
| Yes | 1.58 | 1.12 – 2.23 | .009 |
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| Age-adjusted Charlson Comorbidity Index | 1.03 | 0.97 – 1.10 | .376 |
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| Gender | |||
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| Male | REF | REF | |
| Female | 1.15 | 0.86 – 1.54 | .338 |
Note. OR=odds ration; 95% CI=95% confidence interval; REF=reference category