Logistic regression analysis of the associated factors for psychotropic prescription in the study subjects (n = 191)
| n (%) | Unadjusted OR (95% CI) | Adjusted ORa (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | |||
| ≤75 | 43 (53.1) | 1.217 (0.685 to 2.162) | 1.184 (0.590 to 2.378) |
| >75 | 53 (48.2) | ||
| Sex | |||
| Male | 40 (44.0) | 0.616 (0.348 to 1.092) | 0.541 (0.288 to 1.017) |
| Female | 56 (56.0) | ||
| Terminal patient | |||
| Cancer | 60 (54.1) | 1.438 (0.807 to 2.651) | 1.941 (0.923 to 4.079) |
| Heart failure | 36 (45.0) | ||
| Somatic comorbidities | |||
| Yes | 45 (54.2) | 1.324 (0.746 to 2.349) | 1.914 (0.974 to 3.763) |
| No | 51 (47.2) | ||
| Psychiatric morbidities | |||
| Yes | 22 (84.6) | 6.764 (2.232 to 20.495) | 6.993 (2.256 to 21.680) |
| No | 74 (44.8) |
OR = odds ratio.
↵a Adjusted OR = adjusted for all other variables.