Validation of Patient-Level Continuity-of-Care Threshold: Odds Ratio Estimates From Adjusted Logistic Regression
| Effect | Reference | Estimate (OR) 95% Wald CI |
|---|---|---|
| Continuity of care ≥0.7 | Continuity of care <0.7 | 0.718 (0.715-0.721) |
| Age, y | Youngest age | 1.03 (1.03-1.03) |
| Female | Male | 1.318 (1.312-1.324) |
| Sex unknown | Male | 1.317 (0.826-2.099) |
| Black | White | 1.335 (1.326-1.344) |
| Asian | White | 0.72 (0.72-0.729) |
| Race unknown | White | 0.972 (0.961-0.983) |
| Hispanic ethnicity | Non-Hispanic | 1.029 (1.021-1.037) |
ED = emergency department; OR = odds ratio.
Note: The response variable was ≥1 ED visits during the measurement period, with 0 ED visits being the reference category.