Table 2.
Physicians Who Rated Statement as “Agree” or “Strongly Agree.”
| Urban, n (%) | Rural, n (%) | Combined, n (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Satisfaction with . . . | |||
| Therapist providing behavioral health services | 13 (93) | 13 (100) | 26 (96) |
| Services meeting needs of the families | 13 (93) | 13 (100) | 26 (96) |
| Quality of services | 13 (93) | 13 (100) | 26 (96) |
| Therapist’s ability to communicate with physician | 13 (93) | 13 (100) | 26 (96) |
| Overall pediatric behavioral health services | 13 (93) | 13 (100) | 26 (96) |
| Integration of behavioral health therapist in primary care . . . | |||
| Improved quality of care | 14 (100) | 12 (92) | 26 (96) |
| Improved continuity of care | 14 (100) | 11 (85) | 25 (93) |
| Freed physicians time for more medically related care | 14 (100) | 9 (64) | 23 (85) |
| Decreased added medical costs | 12 (86) | 7 (54) | 19 (70) |
| Increased physical health care follow-up | 12 (86) | 11 (85) | 23 (85) |
| Increased physician ability to manage behavioral concerns | 13 (93) | 10 (77) | 23 (85) |
| Decreased stigma surrounding behavioral health | 12 (86) | 9 (64) | 21 (78) |