Table 3.
Cox multivariable models for prediction of 18-month mortality in the derivation cohort (n = 315)
| Variable | Beta | HR | 95% CI | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 1 | |||||
| Heart failure (yes/no) | 0.69 | 2.00 | 1.25–3.18 | 0.003 | |
| CKD (yes/no) | 0.65 | 1.91 | 1.12–3.30 | 0.01 | |
| Liver disease (yes/no) | 1.24 | 3.47 | 1.64–7.37 | 0.001 | |
| Dementia | 0.68 | 1.98 | 1.14–3.44 | 0.01 | |
| Altered mental status (yes/no) | 0.92 | 2.51 | 1.54–4.09 | 0.000 | |
| RDW (%) | 0.17 | 1.19 | 1.08–1.30 | 0.000 | |
| Temperature (°C) | − 0.23 | 0.79 | 0.65–0.96 | 0.02 | |
| Model 2 | |||||
| Charlson Comorbidity Index (every 1 point) | 0.18 | 1.19 | 1.09–1.31 | 0.000 | |
| Altered mental status (yes/no) | 1.04 | 2.83 | 1.87–4.27 | 0.000 | |
| RDW (%) | 0.15 | 1.17 | 1.07–1.27 | 0.001 | |
| Temperature (°C) | − 0.20 | 0.81 | 0.67–0.99 | 0.04 | |
| Model 3 | |||||
| PSI class (every 1 class, I to V) | 0.61 | 1.85 | 1.42–2.40 | 0.000 | |
| RDW (%) | 0.17 | 1.18 | 1.08–1.30 | 0.000 | |
| Temperature (°C) | − 0.27 | 0.76 | 0.63–0.92 | 0.006 |
CKD chronic kidney disease, PSI Pneumonia Severity Index; RDW red cell distribution width