Table 3.
Patient characteristics associated with increased hip fracture risk by transfer performance in residents with MS: findings from final competing risk proportional hazard models
| Patient characteristics | Adjusted Hazard Ratios | 95% Confidence Intervals |
|---|---|---|
| Long-stay nursing home residents with MS with independent transfer performance | ||
| BMI, kg/m2 | 0.92 | 0.87 – 0.98 |
| Wandering | 3.24 | 1.42 – 7.40 |
| Alzheimer’s Disease | 2.75 | 1.33 – 5.71 |
| Anxiolytic drugs | 2.87 | 1.38 – 5.95 |
| Long-stay nursing home residents with MS with dependent transfer performance | ||
| Comorbid conditions | ||
| Hyperthyroidism | 8.65 | 2.70 – 27.73 |
| Pneumonia | 3.05 | 1.86 – 5.61 |
| Macular degeneration | 2.71 | 1.08 – 6.80 |
| Use of prescription drugs | ||
| Anticonvulsants | 1.73 | 1.01 – 2.96 |
| Antidepressants | 2.48 | 1.30 – 4.71 |
| Thyroid hormones | 2.44 | 1.40 – 4.24 |
| Systemic corticosteroids | 2.31 | 1.05 – 5.12 |
Abbreviation: BMI: body mass index.