Table 5.

Association between continuity of care and health outcomes (hospitalization and emergency department visits)

^*Adjusted for gender, age (65.69, 70.74, 75.79, 80.84 yr), the number of ambulatory care visits (4.12, 13.24, 25.36, 37+), main attending medical institution (specialized general hospital, general hospital, hospital, clinic, public health center), insurance type (health insurance, Medical Aid), and the number of comorbidities (0, 1, 2, 3+); ^†An alyzed for patients whose main attending medical institutions were clinics and public health centers only. Adjusted for gender, age (65.69, 70.74, 75.79, 80.84 yr), the number of ambulatory care visits (4.12, 13.24, 25.36, 37+), main attending medical institution (clinic, public health center), insurance type (health insurance, Medical Aid), and the number of comorbidities (0, 1, 2, 3+).

COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; ED, Emergency department visits; COC, continuity of care.