Table 2.
Summary of results from subgroup analyses
| Analysis | No. studies | Average CARE score (95% confidence interval) | P-value for difference (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 40.48 (39.24 to 41.72) | n/a |
| Longer versus shorter consultations | 22 | ||
| Longer consultations (<10 min) | 13 | 42.60 (40.69 to 44.52) | <0.001 |
| Shorter consultations (≥10 min) | 9 | 34.93 (32.66 to 37.21) | |
| Proportion of female practitioners | 12 | ||
| < 50% female practitioners | 6 | 34.85 (30.98 to 38.71) | 0.004 |
| ≥ 50% female practitioners | 6 | 42.77 (38.98 to 46.56) | |
| By Country | 55 | ||
| UK | 23 | 43.08 (42.11 to 44.04) | No significant difference between UK, USA, Australia, Germany and China lower than USA and Australia, Hong Kong lower than all other countries |
| USA | 6 | 44.56 (42.71 to 46.40) | |
| Australia | 4 | 44.88 (42.63 to 47.14) | |
| Germany | 7 | 40.73 (39.02 to 42.44) | |
| China | 6 | 40.61 (38.68 to 42.55) | |
| Hong Kong | 9 | 33.46 (31.94 to 34.99) | |
| By type of provider | 53 | ||
| Allied Health Professionals | 5 | 45.29 (41.38 to 49.20) | 0.032 |
| Medical Students | 4 | 41.35 (36.91 to 45.79) | |
| Physicians | 39 | 39.68 (38.29 to 41.08) | |
| Traditional Chinese Doctors | 5 | 42.98 (39.15 to 46.81) |