Table 3

Logistic regression coefficients and corresponding points attributed to day 3 variables significantly associated with discharge to a PAC facility.*

Variable
Logistic regression coefficient
95%CI
p
Point score

Active medical problems (per additional problem)
0.24
0.04 – 0.45
0.02
+1
Inability of patients' partner to provide home help
0.93
0.26 – 1.59
0.006
+4
Dependency for bathing
1.04
0.29 – 1.79
0.007
+4
Dependency for transfers (bed/chair)
1.05
0.28 – 1.83
0.008
+4
Inability in medication self-management before admission
0.92
0.19 – 1.64
0.01
+4

* The coefficient corresponds to the natural logarithm of the odds-ratio

Louis Simonet et al. BMC Health Services Research 2008 8:154   doi:10.1186/1472-6963-8-154