Predictors of Referral Completion: Logistic Regression Analysis
| Predictors of Referral Completion | Adjusted Odds Ratio | 95% Confidence Interval |
|---|---|---|
| Note: Predictor variables were retained in the final model only if they significantly improved model fit (P <.05 for the likelihood ratio test). Logistic regression with the generalized estimating equation was used to estimate odds ratios and their 95% confidence intervals. | ||
| Medicaid health plan | ||
| Yes | 0.51 | 0.28–0.92 |
| No | Referent | |
| Duration of patient-physician relationship | ||
| <3 mo | Referent | |
| 3 mo – 5 y | 1.65 | 0.87–3.13 |
| ≥5 y | 2.14 | 1.14–4.00 |
| Referring physician/staff scheduled appointment | ||
| No | Referent | |
| Yes | 1.91 | 1.19–3.06 |