Bivariate analysis of factors associated with multiple previous consultations
| VARIABLE | 1 PREVIOUS CONSULTATION, N = 123 N (%) | 2 OR MORE PREVIOUS CONSULTATIONS, N = 39 N (%) | ODDS RATIO (95% CI) | P VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic characteristic | ||||
| • Male sex | 54 (44) | 25 (64) | 2.28 (1.08–4.81) | .03 |
| • Not Canadian | 39 (32) | 6 (15) | 0.39 (0.15–1.00) | .05 |
| Injury information | ||||
| • Lower limb injury | 36 (29) | 21 (54) | 2.82 (1.35–5.91) | .006 |
| • High severity according to patient | 70 (57) | 13 (33) | 0.39 (0.18–0.84) | .016 |
| Referral mechanism | ||||
| • First visit in another centre | 51 (41) | 35 (90) | 12.35 (4.13–36.92) | < .001 |
| • First visit with an emergency physician | 102 (83) | 22 (56) | 0.27 (0.12–0.59) | .001 |
CI—confidence interval.