Table 3 Linear regression model: Factors associated with likelihood of shift median length of stay (LOS) falling within four hours
Variable | Odds ratio (95% confidence interval) | p |
|---|---|---|
On-duty Consultant n | −5.44 (−6.53 to − 4.35) | <.0001 |
Total on-duty physicians | 2.55 (1.76–3.34) | <.0001 |
Study month | 1.60 (1.39–1.81) | <.0001 |
Shift time (day, evening, night) | −24.2 (− 29.6 to − 18.8) | <.0001 |
Shift occurrence on a Friday | −11.5 (.16.9 to −6.13) | <.0001 |
Shift census (per 100 patients) | 3.44 (0.14–6.74) | .036 |
Proportion left-without-being-seen cases on shift | 6.43 (6.00–6.89) | <.0001 |
Proportion of Qatari nationals on shift | −2.25 (− 2.89 to −1.61) | <.0001 |
Proportion of low-acuity cases on shift | −2.52 (− 2.88 to − 2.16) | <.0001 |