Table 2.
Multivariate logistic regression analysis for swallowing problems.
| Variables | Adjusted OR | 95% CI | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 0.994 | 0.978–1.010 | 0.461 |
| Male sex | 1.148 | 0.921–1.429 | 0.219 |
| CCI score | 1.017 | 0.983–1.053 | 0.329 |
| PS score | 1.278 | 1.119–1.459 | <0.001 |
| Gait (reference: goes out) | |||
| Out of bed/chair | 1.249 | 0.879–1.775 | 0.215 |
| Bed/chair | 1.716 | 1.088–2.707 | 0.020 |
| MNA-SF score | 0.919 | 0.871–0.970 | 0.002 |
| Food intake (reference: sufficient) | |||
| Insufficient | 1.586 | 1.205–2.088 | 0.001 |
| None | 2.333 | 1.602–3.397 | <0.001 |
| Length of hospital stay | 1.008 | 1.003–1.013 | 0.001 |
| Primary disease for admission | abbreviated |
Abbreviations: OR, odds ratio; CI, confidence interval; CCI, Charlson Comorbidity Index; PS, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group-defined Performance Status; MNA-SF, Mini Nutritional Assessment Short Form.