Extent to Which GPs Felt Able to Provide Different Types of Continuity of Care to Their Patients in Their Day-to-Day Practice
| Statement | England & Wales Mean (SD) | Netherlands Mean (SD) | United States Mean (SD) | PValue* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score: 1 = strongly disagree; 5 = strongly agree. | ||||
| * Significance of differences between scores by country (1-way analysis of variance). | ||||
| a, b = Scores on the same row that share the same subscript do not differ significantly. All other differences between scores on the same row are statistically significant at P <.001 according to the Tukey comparison. | ||||
| I have the opportunity to build up relationships over time with many of the patients I see | 4.31 (0.78)a | 4.33 (0.63)a | 4.32 (0.88)a | .89 |
| There is very good recording and transfer of patient information within my practice | 4.03 (0.75)a,b | 4.14 (0.69)a | 3.87 (0.85)b | <.001 |
| There is very good recording and transfer of patient information from health professionals/service providers outside the practice, to my practice | 2.89 (0.95) | 3.37 (0.8)a | 3.21 (0.89)a | <.001 |
| The physicians, nurses and other health professionals in my practice (employed and attached staff) work together to provide coordinated and consistent care | 4.14 (0.73)a | 4.23 (0.66)a | 4.13 (0.77)a | .08 |
| Health professionals/service providers outside the practice (eg, hospitals) work with my practice to provide coordinated and consistent care | 2.98 (0.90)a | 3.06 (0.85)a | 3.41 (0.85) | <.001 |
| The patients I see can have a wide range of health problems managed within my practice | 4.34 (0.69)a | 4.19 (0.65)a | 4.50 (0.70) | <.001 |