Table 2–
Multivariate logistic regression analysis of risk factors associated with pneumonia in the elderly
p-value
OR (95% CI)
Barthel index <100
0.001
6.93 (2.13–22.5)
COPD/chronic bronchitis
0.032
3.80 (1.12–12.9)
Chronic heart failure
0.184
2.19 (0.69–6.95)
Oropharyngeal dysphagia
<0.001
11.9 (3.03–46.9)
COPD: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.