Table 2 Descriptive feature of the new Japanese version of the PCPCM (n = 243)

 Total score (243)

2.59

0.71

2

2.64

3.09

1.09–4

0.11

2.33

 Accessibility: The practice makes it easy for me to get care (241)

2.98

0.78

2

3

4

1–4

−0.23

2.32

 Comprehensiveness: This practice is able to provide most of my care (243)

2.91

0.80

2

3

3

1–4

−0.23

2.38

 Integration: In caring for me, my doctor considers all factors that affect my health (242)

2.66

0.92

2

3

3

1–4

−0.09

2.16

 Coordination: My practice coordinates the care I get from multiple places (240)

2.54

0.94

2

2.5

4

1–4

0.03

2.10

 Relationship: This doctor or practice knows me as a person (243)

3.16

0.86

2

3

4

1–4

−0.05

2.03

 Continuity: My doctor and I have been through a lot together (241)

2.14

0.92

1

2

3

1–4

0.48

2.42

 Advocacy: My doctor or practice stands up for me (242)

2.48

0.86

2

2

3

1–4

0.20

2.37

 Family context: The care I get takes into account knowledge of my family (238)

2.18

0.98

1

2

3

1–4

0.46

2.23

 Community context: The care I get in this practice is informed by knowledge of my community (239)

2.12

0.95

1

2

3

1–4

0.48

2.33

 Goal-oriented: Over time, this practice helps me to meet my goals (242)

2.57

0.91

2

3

3

1–4

0.02

2.17

 Health promotion: Over time, my practice helps me stay healthy

2.68

0.92

2

3

3

1–4

−0.1

2.13