Table 3.
Time Spent Providing Care Outside of Home Visits Based on Patient Characteristics
| Patient characteristics (N=537) | Frequency (%) | Median total interaction time in minutes (IQR) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dementia status | |||
| Yes | 253 (47.1) | 6.0 (2.0, 12.5) | 0.88 |
| No | 281 (52.3) | 5.5 (2.0, 11.5) | |
| Covered patienta | |||
| Yes | 28 (5.21) | 4.5 (2.0, 9.3) | 0.33 |
| No | 506 (94.2) | 5.5 (2.5, 12.3) | |
| New patientb | |||
| Yes | 59 (11.0) | 7.0 (2.0, 13.0) | 0.42 |
| No | 475 (88.5) | 5.5 (2.0, 11.5) | |
Abbreviations: IQR= interquartile range
a
Interaction occurred for provider who was covering the patient
b
Patient admitted to Mount Sinai Visiting Doctors program in the last 6 months