Table 1.
Summary of patient numbers, appointments, the SLICC, and UPC for different groups of patients
| Patient group | Patients, n (%) | Appointments, n (%) | SLICC, % (95% CI) | P-value | Mean UPC (N) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10 914 (100) | 35 622 (100) | 51.7 (51.2 to 52.2) | – | 0.61 (6138) |
| Aged ≥65 years | 1673 (15.3) | 9574 (26.9) | 65.0 (64.0 to 65.9) | <0.001 | 0.69 (1305) |
| Aged <65 years | 9241 (84.7) | 26 048 (73.1) | 46.8 (46.2 to 47.4) | 0.59 (4824) | |
| ≥8 appointments in 2 years | 1296 (11.9) | 15 866 (44.5) | 59.4 (58.6 to 60.1) | <0.001 | 0.61 (1296) |
| <8 appointments in 2 years | 9618 (88.1) | 19 756 (55.5) | 45.5 (44.8 to 46.2) | 0.61 (4833) | |
| Most deprived 2 national quintiles | 3753 (34.4) | 13 330 (37.4) | 54.0 (53.1 to 54.8) | 0.001 | 0.62 (2113) |
| Least deprived 2 national quintiles | 4049 (37.1) | 12 895 (36.2) | 52.0 (51.1 to 52.8) | 0.62 (2351) | |
| Female | 5763 (52.8) | 21 156 (59.4) | 50.9 (50.2 to 51.6) | <0.001 | 0.60 (3578) |
| Male | 5151 (47.2) | 14 466 (40.6) | 52.8 (52.0 to 53.7) | 0.63 (2551) |
SLICC = St Leonard’s Index of Continuity of Care. UPC = Usual Provider of Care.