Objective The aims of this study were to conduct an exploratory factor analysis on admission
data, identify key variables that may predict discharge to home, and create and test a
predictor model using confirmatory factor analysis and structured equation modeling. Design
A secondary data analysis was conducted using a data set of 176,419 cases. Statistical
analyses used included an exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and
structural equation modeling using variables collected upon admission. Results The …