Table 3.
Positive responses to GP Patient Survey questions, by closeness of collaborative working
| Positive response | No collaboration (n = 2801), % | Loose collaboration (n = 3666), % | Close collaboration (n = 206), % | Adjusted difference between close-collaboration and no-collaboration practices, % (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 1a | Model 2b | ||||
| Able to see preferred GP | 57.0 | 56.3 | 45.1 | −8.7 (−11.3 to −6.1) | −3.6 (−5.6 to −1.6) |
| Easy to get through to practice on telephone | 71.6 | 71.5 | 64.8 | −3.1 (−5.6 to −0.6) | −0.9 (−2.7 to 0.8) |
| Able to get an appointment | 85.0 | 84.3 | 81.2 | −0.5 (−1.5 to 0.5) | −0.5 (−1.5 to 0.5) |
| Satisfied with opening hours | 77.0 | 77.0 | 75.5 | −0.5 (−1.8 to 0.8) | −0.6 (−1.7 to 0.5) |
| Good overall experience | 85.6 | 85.3 | 81.0 | −1.9 (−3.2 to −0.6) | −1.3 (−2.4 to −0.2) |
a
Model 1 includes percentage aged ≥75 years in 2018, percentage aged <5 years in 2018, percentage with longstanding illness in 2017, mean Index of Multiple Deprivation 2015 score, region (North, Midlands, London and South), urban/rural setting.
b
Model 2 includes all Model 1 variables plus the equivalent percentage from the GP Patient Survey 2013.
Totals practices, n = 6673.