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. 2018 Aug 9;26:e3016. doi: 10.1590/1518-8345.2460.3016

Table 3. Results of the multivariate logistic regression model with p<0.05 (n=358). Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil, 2013-2014 .

Variables OR* CI (95%) p-value
Disorientation/confusion 4.25 [1.99 to 9.08] <0.001
Frequent urination 4.50 [1.86 to 10.87] 0.001
Walking limitation 4.34 [2.05 to 9.14] <0.001
Absence of caregiver 0.37 [0.22 to 0.63] <0.001
Postoperative period 0.50 [0.26 to 0.94] 0.03
Number of medications administered prior the fall (within 72 hours) 1.20 [1.04 to 1.39] 0.01

*Odds Ratio. †Confidence Interval. ‡Number of medications - Last dose of the classes: benzodiazepines, opioids, barbiturates, antipsychotics, antidepressants, antihypertensives, laxatives, diuretics, antihistamines, anticonvulsants, and sedatives administered within the 72 hours.