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Table 5 Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analysis of the association between implementation of the PalliSupport intervention and death at place of preference

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

2.22

2.12

0.84 – 5.35

2.12

0.84 – 5.35

0.11

Long term after implementationa

2.17

3.14

1.49 – 6.62

3.14

1.49 – 6.62

0.003

Admission department: Internal medicineb

 

0.85

0.46 – 1.91

0.85

Admission department: Otherb

 

0.88

0.39 – 1.99

0.76

Reason for consultation: Advice on symptom management/medicationc

 

1.33

0.52 – 3.40

0.56

Reason for consultation: guidance in after care and support systemd

 

1.63

0.74 – 3.57

0.23

Reason for consultation: Guidance/advice in the dying phased

 

0.79

0.27 – 2.32

0.67

Preferred place of death: hospitald

 

3.38

1.09 – 10.54

0.04

Preferred place of death: care facilityd

 

2.80

0.29 – 26.96

0.37

  1. aReference category: Before implementation
  2. bReference category: Cardiology/pulmonology
  3. cReference category: Advance care planning/guidance in the upcoming process
  4. dReference category: Home