Patient Evaluations of General Practitioners in Denmark
Author Information
Author(s): Heje Hanne Nørgaard, Vedsted Peter, Sokolowski Ineta, Olesen Frede
Primary Institution: The Research Unit for General Practice, University of Aarhus, Aarhus, Denmark
Hypothesis
This study aimed to determine associations between patient characteristics and their evaluations of general practitioners.
Conclusion
Patients' evaluations of their general practitioners are positively associated with age and frequency of attendance, while those with chronic conditions tend to rate their GPs more positively.
Supporting Evidence
- Older patients tend to rate their GPs more positively.
- Patients with chronic conditions give higher evaluations of their GPs.
- Self-rated health negatively correlates with patient evaluations.
Takeaway
Older patients and those who visit their doctors more often tend to think their doctors are doing a good job. People with long-term health issues also give better ratings.
Methodology
A nationwide survey using the EUROPEP questionnaire among 365 GPs and 28,260 patients.
Potential Biases
Potential recall bias regarding frequency of attendance and duration of listing with the GP.
Limitations
The study may have selection bias as only voluntarily participating GPs were included, and the method of patient inclusion may not have secured a random sample.
Participant Demographics
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Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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