Table 3

Multivariate association between independent variables and the proportion of quality of care criteria observed for evaluation and treatment during the stay (treatment score) and readiness for discharge (discharge score)

Treatment scoreDischarge score
Difference95% CIp valueDifference95% CIp value
Length of stay (for each additional day)0.50.3 to 0.6<0.001
Length of stay (for each additional day between days 1 and 10)2.61.7 to 3.4<0.001
Age (for each additional decade)–3.8–5.2 to –2.3<0.0011.80.1 to 3.60.04
Admission to an ICU5.10.7 to 9.50.02
Living alone4.00.2 to 7.9<0.001