Methods used to answer the research questions | Dependent variables | ||
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Multilevel regression models | Independent variables | GP outcomes (4 variables) | Patient experience (3 variables) |
Model 1: Mono-professional co-location | Variable 1: GP with other GPs | First research question: What relationships are there between GP co-location and the range of services provided, the use of clinical governance tools and inter-professional collaboration? | Second research question: What are the relationships between GP co-location and the accessibility, comprehensiveness and continuity of care as perceived by their patients? |
Model 2: Multi-professional co-location | Variable 2: GP with other professionals | ||
Model 3: Interaction between mono- and multi-professional co-location | Variable 1 x Variable 2: - Single-handed GP practice - Two or more GPs without other professionals - One GP with other professionals - Two or more GPs with other professionals | ||
Model 4: Details of GP co-location with multi-professionals | Variable 2 detailed: - GP with nurse - GP with other health professionals - GP with social worker | ||
Comparison of the results between the four models in order to identify differences in the relationships between independent variables and dependent variables | Third research questions: Do the mono- and multi-professional co-location of GPs and the combination of these two dimensions relate differently to GP outcomes and patient experiences? |