TABLE 5.
Association of Patient and Provider Communication Strategies with Timely Follow-up in Multivariate Analyses
| Variable | OR | 95% CI | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model A: Additional imaging recommended—patient communication* | |||
| Patient phone communication | 3.63 | 2.29–5.76 | <.0001 |
| Patient mail communication | 0.53 | 0.34–0.81 | .003 |
| Model B: Additional imaging recommended—provider communication* | |||
| Provider electronic medical recordcommunication | 0.52 | 0.29–0.92 | .02 |
| Provider phone communication | 0.64 | 0.36–1.16 | .14 |
| Model C: Patient misses scheduled appointment for additional imaging-patient communication* | |||
| Patient mail communication | 1.65 | 1.01–2.69 | .04 |
| Patient portal communication | 1.28 | 0.79–2.07 | .32 |
CI, confidence interval; OR, odds ratio; PROSPR, Population-based Research Optimizing Screening through Personalized Regimens.
*
The generalized estimating equation models controlled for age, race and ethnicity, PROSPR site, and the correlation of outcomes within a radiology facility.