Table 2

Prediction Model for an Unfavorable Course of Dizziness in Older Adults

PredictorBOR (95% CI)P Value
Intercept−6.385
DHI-S score,a per point0.1271.14 (1.07–1.21)<.001
Age, per year0.0631.06 (1.00–1.13).04
History of arrhythmiab0.6611.94 (0.81–4.63).14
Looking up as provoking factorb0.6901.99 (0.92–4.32).08
  • B = regression coefficient; OR = odds ratio; DHI-S = screening version of Dizziness Handicap Inventory.

  • Note: Adjusted model on internal validation, linear predictor = −5.687 + (0.115 × DHI-S) + (0.056 × age) + (0.597 × history of arrhythmia) + (0.623 × looking up as provoking factor).

  • a Score ranges from 0 to 40, with higher scores indicating more severe dizziness-related impairment.

  • b Yes = 1, no = 0.