Table 2. Prevalence ratio for various consequences among the subjects with potentially inappropriate medications, 2012-2014 (n=60).
| Characteristic | Significance (p<0.05) | PR (CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Self-rated health | p<0.001 | 2.93 (1.62-5.27) |
| Number of chronic diseases (two or fewer vs. three or more) | p<0.001 | 2.50 (1.34-4.69) |
| Diabetes mellitus | p<0.001 | 4.38 (2.11-9.04) |
| Fragility | 0.004 | 4.06 (1.60-10.28) |
| Recurring falls | 0.028 | 2.43 (1.08-5.84) |
| Depression, CES-D scale >16 points | p<0.001 | 3.28 (1.70-6.33) |
| Hospitalizations in the last two years | p<0.001 | 2.45 (1.34-4.50) |
| Number of hospitalizations in the last two years | 0.010 | 3.75 (0.82-17.24) |
| Number of doctor consultations in the last year | 0.001 | 4.22 (1.73-10.29) |
| Total prescribed medications (Polymedication vs. no polymedication) | p<0.001 | 8.93 (4.67-17.08) |
*PR (CI): Prevalence ratios (confidence interval); CI=95%