Table A16:
Results From Included Observational Studies on Determinants of Nursing Home Versus Hospital Death—Living Arrangements and Informal Caregiver-Related Variables
| Author, Year Country Sample Size | Marital Status OR (95% CI) | Previous Residence OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Takezako et al, 2007 (37) Japan N = 86 |
Reference: married • Not married: 2.87 (0.61–13.49) |
Living at home before nursing home Reference: not living at home • Yes: 2.97 (0.87–10.19) |
Abbreviations: CI, confidence interval; N, number of patients included; OR, odds ratio.