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Table 2 Multilevel linear regression model identifying the associations between vital signs and symptom severity

From: A proof of concept for continuous, non-invasive, free-living vital signs monitoring to predict readmission following an acute exacerbation of COPD: a prospective cohort study

Vital sign

Coefficient

95% CI

P value

EXACT Score

RR

0.25

− 0.13 to 0.59

0.205

HR

0.27

0.16 to 0.33

 < 0.001

ST

0.83

− 0.15 to 1.69

0.100

PA

− 0.22

− 0.33 to -0.09

 < 0.001

  1. CI confidence interval, EXACT Exacerbations of Chronic Pulmonary Disease Tool, HR heart rate, PA physical activity, RR respiratory rate, ST skin temperature