Table 3.

Estimated regression associations between QOF ratings and practice area deprivation quintile

Dependent variable	Unstandardised coefficient, B	95% CI
Total percentage QOF achievement (clinical domain)
Quintile 4	1.990	0.678 to 3.303
Quintile 3	1.167	−0.450 to 2.785
Quintile 2	2.155	0.164 to 4.145
(least deprived) Quintile 1	2.052	−0.118 to 4.222
List size per 100 patients	0.025	0.011 to 0.040
Practice rurality	1.325	−4.464 to 7.115
Contract type PMS	0.409	−0.869 to 1.687
Contract type APMS	1.693	−0.467 to 3.852
Exception rate (clinical domain)
Quintile 4	0.430	−0.439 to 1.300
Quintile 3	−1.003	−2.075 to 0.068
Quintile 2	0.689	−0.630 to 2.008
(least deprived) Quintile 1	−1.712	−3.150 to −0.274
List size per 100 patients	0.022	0.012 to 0.031
Practice rurality	0.044	−3.792 to 3.880
Contract type PMS	−0.604	−1.450 to 0.243
Contract type APMS	2.912	1.481 to 4.343

CI = confidence interval. QOF = Quality and Outcomes Framework.