Figure 2. Urban Versus Nonurban Comprehensive Stroke Outcomes.

aOR = adjusted odds ratio; mRS = modified Rankin Scale. All outcomes were adjusted for premorbid level independence, age, sex, ethnicity, stroke severity, and baseline characteristic differences of p < 0.1. Covariates were backward eliminated if removal did not substantially affect the odds ratio, aiming to minimize number of covariates and to optimize model fit. *Change in living situation refers to a new move to a care facility, move from independent living to the home of a family member or other caregiver, or move by a family member or caregiver into the patient's home to provide care.