Risk factor | Odds ratio (95% CI) | p Value |
---|---|---|
Homes with a high incidence of pressure ulcers | ||
Ambulation difficulty | 3.3 (2.0 to 5.3) | <0.001 |
Faecal incontinence | 2.5 (1.6 to 4.0) | <0.001 |
Diabetes mellitus | 1.7 (1.2 to 2.5) | <0.006 |
Difficulty feeding oneself | 2.2 (1.5 to 3.3) | <0.001 |
Homes with a low incidence of pressure ulcers | ||
Male | 1.9 (1.2 to 3.6) | <0.007 |
Ambulation difficulty | 3.6 (1.7 to 7.4) | <0.001 |
Difficulty feeding oneself | 3.5 (2.0 to 6.3) | <0.001 |