Table 6.
Networking and interdisciplinary collaboration
| Variable | Dentists (n = 391) | General practitioners (n = 181) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular direct collaboration (Ds and GPs) | 68 (266) | 40 (72) | <0.01 |
| Good network for emergencies (Ds/GPs in the immediate neighborhood can be consulted) | 64 (250) | 19 (34) | <0.01 |
| Own D/GP network for at-risk patients established | 21 (82) | 6 (11) | <0.01 |
| Establishing a network or improvement | 83 (325) | 63 (114) | 0.09 |
| Good network of Ds/GPs in Germany | 23 (90) | 10 (18) | 0.02 |
| Network not necessary | 6 (23) | 23 (42) | <0.01 |
| Interdisciplinary knowledge of the other subject area (external assessment) | 7 (27) | 21 (38) | <0.01 |
| Interdisciplinary knowledge of the other subject area (self-assessment) | 38 (149) | 19 (34) | 0.01 |
Values are given as % (n), where n is the number of participants. Ds, dentists; GPs, general practitioners.