Table 3

Results of the multivariable analysis showing the variables associated with unmet needs

VariableUnivariable analysisMultivariable analysis
NOR (95% CI)
P value		NOR (95% CI)
P value
Age ≥705810.6 (0.4 to 1.1) P=0.0845440.7 (0.4 to 1.2) P=0.180
Gender (female)5440.7 (0.4 to 1.2) P=0.1375440.7 (0.4 to 1.2) P=0.147
Number of different medicines5421.2 (1.1 to 1.3) P<0.0015091.2 (1.1 to 1.3) P<0.001
Moderate dependence for ADLs (BI: 15–19)4792.2 (0.8 to 6.1) P=0.1354472.7 (1.0 to 7.5) P=0.068
Severe dependence for ADLs (BI: 0–14)4798.5 (3.2 to 22.8) P<0.00144711.6 (4.2 to 32.4) P<0.001
Years since stroke5221.0 (1.0 to 1.1) P=0.0784901.0 (1.0 to 1.1) P=0.160
Getting help with prescriptions and collection of medication5684.7 (2.5 to 8.8) P<0.0015334.6 (2.4 to 8.7) P<0.001
Getting help with taking medicines out of the box, bottle or blister pack5636.7 (3.8 to 11.8) P<0.0015276.6 (3.6 to 11.8) P<0.001
Getting help with reminding you when is the time to take your medicine?5624.7 (2.7 to 8.2) P<0.0015264.3 (2.4 to 7.6) P<0.001
Getting help to swallow the medication5656.7 (3.9 to 11.6) P<0.0015286.8 (3.8 to 12.0) P<0.001
Getting help by checking that you have taken your medicines5624.9 (2.8 to 8.6) P<0.0015265.9 (3.1 to 10.1) P<0.001
Getting any kind of help5745.9 (2.8 to 12.1) P<0.0015375.9 (2.7 to 11.6) P<0.001

  • ADLs, activities of daily living; BI, Barthel Index.