Table 3 Subscales scores (range 1–5) of Nijmegen Continuity Questionnaire reported by patients with cardiovascular diseases
| Â | General practitioner mean (SD) | Cardiologist mean (SD) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Personal continuity | |||
|  | n = 411 | n = 322 |  |
Care provider knows me | 4.1 (0.7) | 3.5 (0.8) |  < 0.001 |
|  | n = 415 | n = 322 |  |
Care provider shows commitment | 3.9 (0.8) | 3.2 (1.0) |  < 0.001 |
|  | Within family practice mean (SD) n = 345 | Between GP & cardiologist mean (SD) n = 305 |  |
Team/cross-boundary continuity | 4.0 (0.7) | 3.8 (0.8) |  < 0.001 |