Description of the Research Population by Provider Continuity in Family Medicine
| Variable | 1 Family Physician (n = 2,285) | > 1 Family Physician (n = 1,849) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOS SF-36 = Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). | |||
| * Higher score means a better condition. | |||
| Age, mean years | 69 | 68 | .140 |
| Sex: female, % (n) | 50 (1,145) | 54 (992) | .024 |
| Region: in Liège, % (n) | 44 (1,011) | 55 (1,019) | <.001 |
| Living situation: alone, % (n) | 29 (653) | 28 (523) | .890 |
| Education: higher secondary, % (n) | 23 (530) | 22 (413) | .526 |
| Locus of control: internal, % (n) | 48 (1,101) | 47 (867) | .416 |
| Income: difficulties, % (n) | 16 (360) | 20 (367) | .001 |
| Environment: urban, % (n) | 16 (353) | 19 (346) | .005 |
| Health insurance company: B, % (n) | 48 (1,095) | 55 (1,015) | <.001 |
| Chronic disease: > 1, % (n) | 53 (1,216) | 60 (1,118) | <.001 |
| MOS SF-36 dimensions* | |||
| Physical functioning | 65 (± 30) | 60 (± 33) | <.001 |
| Social functioning | 80 (± 26) | 75 (± 28) | <.001 |
| Role limitations (physical) | 67 (± 42) | 62 (± 43) | <.001 |
| Role limitations (emotional) | 79 (± 37) | 74 (± 40) | <.001 |
| Mental health | 69 (± 21) | 64 (± 22) | <.001 |
| Energy | 58 (± 23) | 53 (± 24) | <.001 |
| Pain | 68 (± 28) | 62 (± 30) | <.001 |
| General health | 58 (± 20) | 54 (± 23) | <.001 |
| Change in health status | 46 (± 18) | 44 (± 20) | <.001 |
| 1 or more specialist consultations, % | 77 | 85 | <.001 |