Table 3.
Factors Associated with Readmission and death at 30 days
| Rate of Readmission or death at 30 days, % | Unadjusted OR for readmission or death at 30 days (95% CI) | Adjusted* OR for Readmission or death at 30 days OR (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Perceived Social Support | 8.6 | 0.47 (0.26–0.88) | 0.63 (0.33–1.21) |
| Age category | |||
| 55–59 | 14.9 | Ref | Ref |
| 60–64 | 14.9 | 0.80 (0.46–1.39) | 0.69 (0.53–1.78) |
| 65–74 | 12.4 | 0.76 (0.41–1.39) | 0.83 (0.42–1.61) |
| 75+ | 17.5 | 0.83 (0.44–1.56) | 1.25 (0.59–2.66) |
| Female Sex | 11.8 | 0.67 (0.43–1.03) | 0.69 (0.42–1.12) |
| Race/Ethnicity | |||
| Black/African-American, Non-Latino | 35.3 | Ref | Ref |
| White, Non-Latino | 23.5 | 0.83 (0.46–1.47) | 0.82 (0.43–1.57) |
| Latino/Hispanic | 8.8 | 0.26 (0.12–0.57) | 0.31 (0.12–0.77) |
| Asian | 26.5 | 0.52 (0.30–0.90) | 0.68 (0.30–1.50) |
| Limited English Proficiency (LEP) | 12.9 | 1.99 (1.23–3.21) | 1.38 (0.65–2.91) |
| Cognitive impairment on admission (M-TICS Score < 20) | 16.5 | 1.41 (.91–2.16) | 1.38 (0.84–2.26) |
| Depression on admission (PHQ-9 ≥ 10) | 16.5 | 1.35 (0.86–2.12) | 1.07 (0.65–1.76) |
| Any ADL Disability 2 weeks prior | 17.4 | 1.54 (0.99–2.40) | 1.24 (0.74–2.08) |
| Current Smoker | 19.9 | 1.62 (1.00–2.62) | 1.17 (0.68–2.02) |
| Charlson Category | |||
| 0 | 11.8 | Ref | Ref |
| 1–2 | 12.2 | 1.03 (0.51–2.09) | 0.97 (0.47–2.02) |
| 3–4 | 15.2 | 1.33 (0.64–2.77) | 1.00 (0.46–2.20) |
| ≥ 5 | 40.0 | 4.97 (2.04–12.12) | 4.19 (1.59–11.07) |
| Hospitalized in the last 6 months | 25.7 | 1.65 (1.00–2.70) | 1.33 (0.76–2.32) |
*Adjusted for age, sex, limited English proficiency, cognitive impairment, depression, Charlson category, ADL two weeks prior to admission, substance use, recent hospitalization, current smoker
Abbreviations: WHO-ASSIST – World Health Organization – Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test, PHQ- Patient Health Questionnaire, M-TICS –Modified Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status, ADL- Activities of Daily Living