Comparison of family physicians’ ratings, stratified by demographics.
| A. Factors of Potential Importance in a Rheumatology Care Partnership | Percentage of Group Who Rated Factor as Important (Score ≥ 4) | Percentage Difference (95% CI)† |
|---|---|---|
| Personal knowledge | ||
| Male vs female | 67 vs 34 | 32 (4, 54) |
| Not academic vs academic practice | 56 vs 25 | 31 (1, 52) |
| Family medicine vs other certification | 57 vs 13 | 44 (6, 62) |
| Balance of responsibilities | ||
| Age > 40 yrs vs ≤ 40 | 85 vs 50 | 35 (0, 67) |
| Waiting time | ||
| Not group vs group practice | 92 vs 69 | 22 (0, 43) |
| Proximity of practice | ||
| Male vs female | 44 vs 13 | 32 (7, 55) |
| Patient feedback | ||
| Age > 40 yrs vs ≤ 40 | 75 vs 33 | 42 (2, 68) |
| B. Actual Relationship with Rheumatologists | ||
| Balance of responsibilities | ||
| Male vs female | 89 vs 59 | 30 (3, 48) |
| Information exchange | ||
| Not private vs private practice | 70 vs 41 | 29 (0, 52) |
↵† Only the most significant differences (where CI excluded the null value) are shown in the table. Ninety-five percent CI for the difference between 2 independent proportions7,8.