Table 3

 Correlations between scales scores and responses to individual questions (n = 19 000)

Scale/variableClinic accessCommunicationHospital standardsInformationOrganisationPre-visit communication
Data shown as Spearman’s rank correlations (r).
All correlations are significant (p<0.01).
Communication0.35
Hospital standards0.380.38
Information0.310.730.34
Organisation0.390.660.440.59
Pre-visit communication0.330.480.330.470.51
Overall satisfaction0.330.690.390.630.630.46
Perceived treatment correctness0.270.530.350.510.490.36
Organisation tests/examinations0.370.500.430.450.620.44
Effect of visit on health problem0.050.310.060.370.220.23
Age0.190.240.240.170.270.20
Waiting time−0.10−0.16−0.09−0.15−0.16−0.23