Table 4.
Regression model of attributes significantly (p < 0.05) associated with high utilization
| Attribute | Coefficient | p-value | Odds Ratio | 95% Confidence Limits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnoses | |||||
| ICD9=311 depressive disorder | 0.5568 | <0.0001 | 1.707 | 1.343 | 2.168 |
| ICD9=401.9 unspecified essential hypertension | 0.3967 | 0.0007 | 1.423 | 1.128 | 1.795 |
| ICD9=414 ischemic heart disease | 0.5939 | <0.0001 | 1.828 | 1.386 | 2.411 |
| ICD9=715 osteoarthrosis | 1.0479 | <0.0001 | 2.769 | 2.192 | 3.499 |
| Demographic Attribute | |||||
| Obesity (BMI ≥ 30) | 2.3520 | <0.0001 | 9.496 | 7.530 | 11.976 |
| Prescription Types | |||||
| Anti-infectives | 0.4136 | 0.0060 | 1.504 | 1.117 | 2.025 |
| Benzodiazepines | 0.2975 | 0.0139 | 1.307 | 1.026 | 1.665 |
| Beta-adrenergic blocking agents | 0.2832 | 0.0148 | 1.314 | 1.047 | 1.649 |
| Quinolones | 0.4916 | 0.0087 | 1.674 | 1.158 | 2.421 |
| Respiratory agents | 0.3030 | 0.0063 | 1.340 | 1.076 | 1.668 |
| Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants | -0.4062 | 0.0019 | 0.655 | 0.506 | 0.847 |
* Intercept = –4.2585 with p < 0.0001