Table 5

Multilevel logistic regression model results for the drugs prescribed to older patients at discharge home that had significant predictive values (OR) for 30-day hospital readmission (controlled for variables in the baseline model: table 4) (N=13 802)

VariablesOR*P value >z95% CI
First level, anatomical main group
 Blood and blood-forming organs drugs (B)1.0890.0411.003 to 1.181
 Systemic hormonal preparations, excluding sex hormones and insulins (H)1.2070.0071.052 to 1.385
 Respiratory system drugs (R)1.1460.0031.046 to 1.254
Second level, therapeutic subgroup
 Drugs for functional gastrointestinal disorders (A03)1.4240.0011.166 to 1.739
 Antiemetics and antinauseants (A04)3.2160.0001.842 to 5.617
 Drugs for constipation (A06)1.1950.0181.031 to 1.386
 Drugs used in diabetes (A10)1.1250.0211.018 to 1.243
 Vitamins (A11)1.2010.0081.049 to 1.374
 Antihypertensives (C02)1.7710.0001.287 to 2.438
 Diuretics (C03)1.1490.0241.018 to 1.296
 Beta-blocking agents (C07)1.1560.0401.007 to 1.327
 Lipid-modifying agents (C10)0.8410.0150.732 to 0.967
 Psycholeptics (N05)1.1300.0091.031 to 1.238
  • *Adjusted OR.