Multiple linear regression models (β coefficients) for poverty and panel size
| FACTOR | MODEL 1* | MODEL 2† | MODEL 3‡ | MODEL 4 (FULL MODEL) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total ODB§ | −0.221|| | −0.230|| | −0.034 | −0.072 |
| Examination rooms per PCP | 0.280¶ | 0.096 | ||
| Support staff per PCP | 0.055 | 0.170 | ||
| SAMI# | −0.368¶ | −0.291¶ |
ACG—Adjusted Clinical Groups, CHC—community health centre, ODB—Ontario Drug Benefits, ODSP—Ontario Disability Support Program, PCP—primary care provider, SAMI—Standardized ACG Morbidity Index.
↵* Adjusted for poverty.
↵† Adjusted for organization factors (examination rooms and support staff).
↵‡ Adjusted for medical comorbidities.
↵§ Total ODB is the total proportion of clients on Ontario Works, ODSP, and ODB for low-income seniors.
↵|| P ≤ .01.
↵¶ P ≤ .05.
↵# Average SAMI for the CHC.