Table 3.
Access survey results, 224 practices, according to achievement of maximum QOF patient experience points 2005/2006.
| Less than maximum QOF points, mean (SD) | Maximum QOF points, mean (SD) | P-valuea | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Able to make appointment with particular doctor | 88.2 (8.5) | 85.0 (10.3) | 0.874 |
| Satisfied with opening hours | 80.7 (7.8) | 83.7 (6.8) | 0.927 |
| Satisfied with telephone access | 84.1 (12.7) | 83.7 (14.1) | 0.935 |
| Able to book appointments ≥2 days in advance | 68.7 (19.3) | 68.4 (21.7) | 0.078 |
| Able to access a GP within 48 hours | 87.1 (7.6) | 86.9 (9.4) | 0.055 |
a
Independent t-test. SD = standard deviation.