Table 3.
Results of the regression on the logarithm of efficiency scores
| Variables | Coefficient | Standard. error | P >|t| |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contextual factors | |||
| Average income (logarithm) | −0.304* | 0.098 | 0.003 |
| Inequity in the likelihood of visiting a physician in past 12 months | −1.737** | 0.862 | 0.047 |
| Clinical factors | |||
| Daily smoking (%) | −0.010** | 0.004 | 0.015 |
| Physical inactivity (%) | −0.007* | 0.002 | 0.004 |
| Multiple (three or more) chronic conditions (%) | −0.013* | 0.004 | 0.001 |
| 30-day overall readmission (rate per 100) | −0.021** | 0.009 | 0.028 |
| Operational factors | |||
| GPs (% of all physicians) | 0.005* | 0.001 | 0.000 |
| ALC length of stay (days) | −0.002* | 0.001 | 0.003 |
*
Significant at p < 0.01
**
Significant at p < 0.05