TABLE 4

Logistic regression model for the 90-day readmission risk in subjects discharged with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

OR (95% CI)p-value
Age years1.013 (1.010–1.017)0.0001
Charlson Comorbidity Index points1.093 (1.066–1.121)0.0001
Comorbid chronic pulmonary diseases1.133 (1.036–1.239)0.0063
Ventilatory support1.133 (1.036–1.239)0.0015
Diabetes0.899 (0.815–0.992)0.034
Previous admission (one or more)2.479 (2.301–2.671)0.0001
  • N=15 191. Data are from a random effects model adjusting for country.