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Table 4 Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analysis of the association between implementation of the PalliSupport intervention and unplanned (re)admission

From: More older adults died at their preferred place after implementation of a transmural care pathway for older adults at the end of life: a before-after study

 

Univariable logistic regression analysis

Multivariable logistic regression analysis

 

OR

95% CI

P-value

OR

95% CI

P-value

During/shortly after implementationa

1.09

0.67–1.79

0.73

1.23

0.67–2.26

0.51

Long term after implementationa

0.86

0.52–1.43

0.56

0.79

0.44 – 1.41

0.42

Malignant disease

 

1.63

0.94 – 2.83

0.08

Admission department: Internal medicineb

 

2.26

1.27 – 4.02

0.006

Admission department: Otherb

 

0.85

0.43 – 1.69

0.65

Reason for consultation: Advice on symptom management/medicationc

 

0.87

0.47 – 1.61

0.65

Reason for consultation: guidance in after care and support systemc

 

0.75

0.42 – 1.35

0.34

Reason for consultation: Guidance/advice in the dying phasec

 

0.12

0.03 – 0.38

 < 0.001

  1. aReference category: Before implementation
  2. bReference category: Pulmonology/cardiology
  3. creference category: Advance care planning/guidance in the upcoming process