Table 1

Predictive factors for multiple (≥2) ED visits by patients with cancer

PredictorsOR95% CISignificance (p value)
Risk factors   
 Number of comorbidities ≥21.401.16 to 1.69<0.001
 Chief complaint is dyspnoea1.751.30 to 2.34<0.001
 Prior hospice care1.871.05 to 3.310.032
 Residence type: nursing home3.091.88 to 5.07<0.001
Protective factors   
 New cancer diagnosis-related ED visit0.390.28 to 0.56<0.001
 Prior hormone therapy0.520.35 to 0.770.001
 Prior surgery0.590.45 to 0.77<0.001
 Diagnosis is injury0.590.44 to 0.800.001
 Breast cancer0.690.49 to 0.980.037
 Prior chemotherapy0.710.54 to 0.940.015

  • ED, emergency department.