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Table 2 Logistic regression model: Factors associated with likelihood of shift median length of stay (LOS) falling within four hours

From: Increasing consultant-level staffing as a proportion of overall physician coverage improves emergency department length of stay targets

Variable

Odds ratio (95% confidence interval)

p

On-duty Consultant n

1.27 (1.20–1.34)

<.0001

Total on-duty physicians

0.84 (0.81–0.88)

<.0001

Study month

0.95 (0.94–0.95)

<.0001

Shift time (day, evening, night)

1.67 (1.36–2.06)

<.0001

Shift census (per 100 patients)

0.73 (0.63–0.85)

.0001

Proportion left-without-being-seen cases on shift

0.73 (0.71–0.75)

<.0001

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