Table 3.
Ordinary least squares regression to examine factors associated with utilisation of general practitioners’ time by elderly disabled people resident in communal establishments (dependent variable=natural logarithm of workload in minutes)
| Explanatory variable | β coefficient (SE) | P value |
|---|---|---|
| Constant | 0.073 (0.353) | 0.837 |
| Age | <0.0005 (0.004) | 0.923 |
| Male sex | 0.024 (0.060) | 0.685 |
| Severity of disability | 0.043 (0.005) | <0.0001 |
| Mental disorders | 0.120 (0.061) | 0.047 |
| Nervous system disorders | 0.116 (0.062) | 0.063 |
| Circulatory system disorders | 0.122 (0.066) | 0.063 |
| Respiratory system disorders | 0.336 (0.115) | 0.003 |
| Digestive system disorders | 0.057 (0.070) | 0.415 |
| Type of accommodation: | ||
| Local authority | — | — |
| Voluntary residential home | −0.084 (0.183) | 0.649 |
| Voluntary nursing home | 0.562 (0.320) | 0.079 |
| Private residential home | −0.173 (0.157) | 0.272 |
| Private nursing home | 0.443 (0.228) | 0.053 |
| Size of establishment (No of residents) | ||
| Local authority | −0.004 (0.003) | 0.170 |
| Voluntary residential home | −0.004 (0.002) | 0.069 |
| Voluntary nursing home | −0.002 (0.002) | 0.245 |
| Private residential home | 0.006 (0.002) | 0.017 |
| Private nursing home | −0.007 (0.007) | 0.362 |
R2=0.1098, F(17,415)=9.71, P=<0.0001. Sample size=1971 in 433 sampling units.