Table 3: Summary of Systematic Reviews on Continuity of Care.

Study	Research Question	Sources & Years Searched	Inclusion Criteria	Number of Studies Included	Conclusion
van Walraven et al, 2010 (8)	Is there an association between continuity of care and outcomes?	MEDLINE (1950–2008)	Studies measuring continuity and outcomes Accounted for relative timing of continuity and outcomes	18	“Increased provider continuity is associated with improved patient outcomes and satisfaction”
Jee & Cabana, 2006 (2)	What are the indices of continuity of care?	MEDLINE, PSYCH INFO (1966–2002)	Studies with a defined measure of continuity	44	There is variability in the continuity indices
van Servellen et al, 2006 (9)	To what extent are informational, management, and relational continuity associated with quality of care indicators?	MEDLINE (1996–2005)	Studies measuring continuity and outcomes Any patient population	32	No summary statement on literature
Worrall & Knight, 2006 (7)	How important is continuity of care for older patients in family practice?	MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL (1970–2005)	Interpersonal continuity and outcomes Adults > 50 years	5	Evidence that continuity in the elderly is ‘scanty’
Cabana & Jee, 2004 (4)	Does continuity of care improve patient outcomes?	MEDLINE, PSYCHINFO (1966–2002)	Primary care setting Continuity and outcomes	18	Continuity improves quality of care consistently in patients with chronic diseases