Table 3 Logistic Regression Model Predicting Persons Who Express the Desire to Want to Die Now at Time of Baseline Assessment, Ontario Palliative Home Care Clients 2006-2011, Ontario, Canada (N = 2,754)
From: The wish to die among palliative home care clients in Ontario, Canada: A cross-sectional study
Independent Variable | Parameter estimate (SE) | Adjusted odds ratio (95Â % CI) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Marital Status (Ref = Married/Have partner) | |||
 • Not Married/Widowed | 0.86 (0.18) | 2.36 (1.64-3.38) | <0.0001 |
Prognosis (Ref = 6 months or greater) | |||
 • Death is imminent | 1.93 (0.43) | 6.92 (2.96-16.18) | <0.0001 |
 • Less than 6 weeks | 0.89 (0.29) | 2.44 (1.38-4.30) | 0.002 |
 • Greater than 6 weeks but less than 6 months | 0.22 (0.23) | 1.25 (0.80-1.95) | 0.32 |
Depressive Symptoms (Ref = No-Minimal Risk (DRS = 0-2)) | |||
 • Moderate risk (DRS = 3-5) | 1.08 (0.28) | 2.94 (1.70-5.10) | 0.0001 |
 • High risk (DRS ≥ 6) | 1.25 (0.47) | 3.50 (1.40-8.75) | 0.007 |
Functional Ability (Ref = No-minimal (ADL-H = 0)) | |||
 • Mild-moderate (ADL-H = 1-2) | 0.03 (0.28) | 1.03 (0.60-1.77) | 0.92 |
 • Severe (ADL-H ≥ 3) | 0.95 (0.22) | 2.59 (1.67-3.99) | <0.0001 |
Too Much Sleep (Ref = No) | |||
 • Yes | 0.78 (0.20) | 2.18 (1.48-3.21) | <0.0001 |
Has Sense of Completion on Financial, Legal, and Other Formal Responsibilities (Ref = No) | |||
 • Yes | 1.23 (0.36) | 3.43 (1.69-6.96) | 0.0006 |
Struggling with the Meaning of Life (Ref = No) | |||
 • Yes | 0.6 (0.26) | 1.83 (1.10-3.04) | 0.02 |