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Table 4 Differences in the continuity score across models in multilevel regressions

From: Predictors of relational continuity in primary care: patient, provider and practice factors

 

Beta estimates1(95% CI)

Subject

CHC

FFS

FHN

HSO

Unadjusted

−4.8 (−7.3, -2.3)

−3.0 (−5.5, -0.5)

−3.1 (−5.6, -0.6)

Ref

Unadjusted (ES/SD)2

L

M

M

 

Adjusted for patient demographics3

−4.3 (−6.7, -1.9)

−2.5 (−4.9, -0.2)

−2.9 (−5.3, -0.6)

Ref

Adjusted for patient demographics (ES/SD)

L

M

M

 

Adjusted for patient demographics and practice factors4

−2.6 (−5.0, -0.2)

−1.4 (−3.8, 1)

−2.9 (−4.7, -0.1)

Ref

Adjusted for patient demographics and practice factors (ES/SD)

M

S

M

 
  1. 1 Beta estimates are derived from multi-level regressions.
  2. 2ES/SD: Effect Size / Standard deviation; S if ES/SD < 0.2; M if 0.2 < =ES/SD < 0.5; L if 0.5 < =ES/SD < 0.8; VL if ES/SD > =0.8.
  3. 3 Factor considered were: Patient’s age, gender, work status, being a patient of the practice less than 2 years, having mental problems at least one day in the previous 30 days, having at least one chronic disease, and education.
  4. 4Factors were the same as above. There were no significant provider factors.