Table 5.
IEXPAC global score, subsample population of women versus men
| Men | Women | p value | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (CI95%) | SD | % = 5+ | Mean (CI95%) | SD | % = 5+ | ||
| 1. They respect my lifestyle | 5.0 ± 0.4 | 2.9 | 12.3 | 5.6 ± 0.7 | 2.1 | 5.9 | 0.286 |
| 2. They are coordinated to offer me good care | 3.3 ± 0.4 | 3.3 | 7.5 | 4.5 ± 0.9 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 0.041 |
| 3. They help me become informed via the Internet | 0.9 ± 0.3 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 1.7 ± 0.9 | 2.6 | 2.9 | 0.059 |
| 4. I now know how to look after myself better | 4.0 ± 0.4 | 3.0 | 7.0 | 5.2 ± 0.8 | 2.3 | 5.9 | 0.018 |
| 5. They ask me about and help me follow my treatment plan | 5.2 ± 0.4 | 3.2 | 15.4 | 6.4 ± 0.8 | 2.3 | 14.7 | 0.028 |
| 6. We agree on the most important objectives to a better manage of my disease | 4.2 ± 0.4 | 3.1 | 10.6 | 5.1 ± 0.9 | 2.6 | 5.9 | 0.132 |
| 7. I use the Internet and my mobile phone to consult my clinical record | 2.1 ± 0.4 | 3.2 | 5.7 | 3.9 ± 1.2 | 3.7 | 11.8 | 0.004 |
| 8. They ensure that I take my medication correctly | 4.7 ± 0.5 | 3.5 | 18.5 | 6.4 ± 1.2 | 3.5 | 38.2 | 0.010 |
| 9. They are concerned about my wellbeing | 5.0 ± 0.4 | 3.3 | 18.1 | 5.9 ± 0.9 | 2.7 | 14.7 | 0.151 |
| 10. They inform me about health and social resources that can help me | 1.6 ± 0.3 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 3.1 ± 0.9 | 2.7 | 0.0 | 0.002 |
| 11. They encourage me to talk with other patients | 1.1 ± 0.3 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 2.2 ± 0.9 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 0.007 |
| Overall IEXPAC score | 3.4 ± 0.2 | 2.2 | 4.5 ± 0.5 | 1.6 | 0.001 | ||
| 12. My Health Service has identified a specialized center where I can be diagnosed and helped with my illness, to refer me there (N = 177) | 3.1 ± 0.6 | 3.8 | 14.2 | 4.5 ± 1.8 | 4.3 | 31.8 | 0.105 |
| 13. After being discharged from hospital, they have called or visited me at home to see how I was and what care I needed (N = 73) | 0.6 ± 0.5 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 2.5 ± 2.2 | 3.5 | 10.0 | 0.012 |
| 14. The professionals who attend me have given me a telephone number where I can contact if I have an emergency (N = 153) | 1.9 ± 0.5 | 3.2 | 9.5 | 2.8 ± 2.2 | 4.5 | 25.0 | 0.308 |
| 15. The professionals who care for me in my home try to solve my health problems in coordination with the professionals of the health center and the hospital (N = 21) | 3.4 ± 2.0 | 4.2 | 18.8 | 4.0 ± 2.5 | 2.9 | 0.0 | 0.783 |
| 16. The professionals who care for me in social services talk to and coordinate with the healthcare professionals to provide me with good care (N = 38) | 2.5 ± 1.2 | 3.3 | 10.3 | 2.8 ± 2.1 | 3.2 | 0.0 | 0.827 |
Comparison of scores
% = 5+ Percentage of subjects who answered with the always response option (score = 10)