Table 4
Scale factors, odds ratios (OR), 95% confidence intervals (CI), p values and their influence on support for the development of clinical practice guidelines
| Positive contribution of guidelines to: | OR/SD | 95% CI | p value | Support for development of guidelines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *A high score indicates that respondents believe that clinical practice guidelines straitjacket dentists in their professional autonomy but that they are helpful in daily practice (table 2). | ||||
| Effective care | 1.95 | 1.62 to 2.39 | <0.00005 | More support |
| Professional autonomy* | 1.70 | 1.43 to 2.01 | <0.00005 | More support |
| Quality of care | 2.52 | 2.05 to 3.06 | <0.00005 | More support |
| Collaboration | 1.49 | 1.25 to 1.79 | <0.00005 | More support |
