Table 4.
Final Multivariable Predictor Model of Odds of Slower (“Gradual” B2) versus Faster (“Rapid” B1) Recovery
| Predictor | Level | OR (95% CI) Odds of gradual recovery | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age in decades | - | 1.3 (1.1–1.6) | 0.011 |
| Ethnicity | Non-Hispanic (Ref) | ||
| Hispanic | 0.5 (0.2–1.2) | 0.120 | |
| Employment | Full time (Ref) | ||
| Part time | 0.8 (0.3–1.8) | 0.910 | |
| Retired | 0.3 (0.1–0.8) | 0.020 | |
| Unemployed/disabled | 1.3 (0.6–2.9) | 0.070 | |
| GCS | 13–15 (Ref) | ||
| 9–12 | 2.6 (1.1–6.1) | 0.339 | |
| <9 | 3.1 (1.5–6.3) | 0.085 | |
| Major extracranial injury | No major extracranial injury (Ref) | ||
| Major extracranial injury | 0.6 (0.4–1.1) | 0.081 |
OR, odds ratio; CI, confidence interval; Ref, reference value; GCS, Glasgow Coma Scale.