Characteristics of high- and low-continuity groups: N = 305.
| CHARACTERISTIC | LOW-CONTINUITY GROUP (UPC INDEX LESS THAN 0.75) | HIGH-CONTINUITY GROUP (UPC INDEX 0.75 OR GREATER) | P VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| N (% of total) | 83 (27.2) | 222 (72.8) | NA |
| Men, % | 42.2 | 45.5 | .349 |
| Mean (SD) age, y | 75.2 (6.7) | 73.2 (5.9) | .013* |
| Mean (SD) no. of GP visits | 27.7 (21.7) | 30.7 (23.6) | .142 |
NA—not applicable, UPC—usual provider continuity.
↵* Indicates a significant between-groups difference (P < .05).