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Table 2 Factors associated with repeat fallers on GRU: logistic regression analysis

From: An exploration of risk for recurrent falls in two geriatric care settings

Predictor variables

Odds ratio

Sig.

95% C.I.

   

Lower

Upper

No gait aids (ref)

-

0.348

-

-

Walker with/without cane or wheelchair

0.615

0.244

0.272

1.392

Wheelchair only

0.271

0.272

0.027

2.776

Age

1.050

0.049

1.000

1.102

Gender (ref = male)

0.482

0.063

0.223

1.040

Injury

0.819

0.612

0.378

1.772

Midnight to 3.59 a.m. (ref)

-

0.886

-

-

4.00 a.m. to 7.59 a.m.

0.888

0.842

0.278

2.839

8.00 a.m. to 11.59 a.m.

0.670

0.566

0.171

2.629

Noon to 3.59 p.m.

0.768

0.664

0.234

2.525

4.00 p.m. to 7.59 p.m.

0.997

0.996

0.333

2.989

8.00 p.m. to 11.59 p.m.

1.802

0.398

0.460

7.065

  1. ref = reference category.
  2. 95% C.I. = 95% confidence interval around the odds ratio.
  3. GRU = Geriatric rehabilitation unit.