Adjusted logistic regression for predictors of high frequency of family physician visits: For each variable, all other variables were adjusted in the regression.
| PREDICTOR | OR (95% CI) | P VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Female (vs male) sex | 2.20 (1.07 to 4.52) | .03 |
| Age (> 85 y vs ≤ 85 y) | 5.35 (1.95 to 14.69) | .001 |
| Age-adjusted Charlson comorbidity index score* | 1.24 (0.97 to 1.60) | .08 |
| Total no. of medications* | 1.49 (1.32 to 1.70) | < .001 |
| No. of Beers criteria medications* | 1.37 (0.76 to 2.48) | .29 |
| Anticholinergic Risk Scale score* | 0.96 (0.66 to 1.40) | .84 |
OR—odds ratio.
↵* The OR reflects a 1-unit increase.