Table 2.
Unadjusted and Adjusted Odds of Prescription Receipt
| Variable | OR (95% CI) | aOR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Patient characteristics | ||
| Female | 1.38 (0.83–2.31) | 0.94 (0.55–1.62) |
| Age | ||
| 18–29 | Ref | Ref |
| 30–39 | 1.78 (1.51–2.74) | 1.90 (1.22–2.97) |
| 40–49 | 1.13 (0.58–2.20) | 1.38 (0.65–2.94) |
| 50–64 | 0.82 (0.32–2.10) | 0.92 (0.33–2.56) |
| 65 and over | n/a | n/a |
| Insurance reported | 1.27 (0.82–1.96) | 2.56 (1.32–4.95) |
| Number of telemedicine visits during study period | ||
| One | Ref | Ref |
| Two | 2.89 (1.43–5.85) | 0.99 (0.40–2.44) |
| Three or more | 2.98 (1.78–5.00) | 1.00 (0.45–2.25) |
| Provider characteristics | ||
| Physician specialty | ||
| Non-psychiatry | Ref | Ref |
| Psychiatry | 7.70 (4.01–14.78) | 7.09 (2.53–19.89) |
| Geographic region | ||
| Northeast | Ref | Ref |
| Midwest | 1.78 (0.50–6.41) | 2.43 (0.91–6.45) |
| South | 2.15 (0.76–6.12) | 1.60 (0.64–4.00) |
| West | 0.99 (0.29–3.42) | 1.07 (0.36–3.22) |
| Encounter characteristics | ||
| Encounter timing* | ||
| After hours | 1.34 (0.76–2.37) | 1.10 (0.60–2.01) |
| Encounter length (min) | 1.01 (0.99–1.03) | 0.98 (0.95–1.00) |
| Two or more mental health diagnoses received | 5.33 (2.94–9.64) | 3.47 (1.69–7.11) |
*After-hours encounter timing refers to encounters that occur during the weekend or outside of traditional business hours (7a–5p) during the week