Results from a multivariate linear regression showing strength of association, indicated by standardised regression coefficients and unstandardised regression coefficients (and 95% confidence intervals) between overall evaluation of care and age, self-reported health status, sex, and dimensions on the Picker questionnaire
| Standardised coefficients | Unstandardised coefficients (95% CI) | p values | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall evaluation of care measured on a scale where 1=poor, 2=fair, 3=good, 4=very good, 5=excellent; male=1 and female=2. | |||
| Constant = 4.77 | |||
| Age (in years) | 0.05 | 0.002 (0 to 0.004) | <0.02 |
| Self-reported health status | –0.02 | –0.017 (–0.49 to 0.14) | 0.27 |
| Sex | –0.01 | –0.0185 (–0.087 to 0.050) | 0.60 |
| Information and education | 0.01 | 0.000 (–0.001 to 0.002) (NS) | 0.69 |
| Coordination of care | –0.05 | –0.002 (–0.004 to 0.002) | <0.01 |
| Physical comfort | –0.21 | –0.001 (–0.014 to –0.10) | <0.001 |
| Emotional support | –0.29 | –0.009 (–0.011 to –0.007) | <0.001 |
| Respect for patient preferences | –0.21 | –0.007 (–0.009 to –0.006) | <0.001 |
| Involvement of family & friends | –0.06 | –0.002 (–0.003 to 0) | <0.01 |
| Continuity of care | –0.08 | 0.002 (–0.003 to –0.001) | <0.001 |