From: Understanding the factors that affect the appropriateness of rheumatology referrals
Appropriate (n = 1921) % (n) | Inappropriate (n = 844) % (n) | |
---|---|---|
Age (yrs) a | ||
< 40 | 13.7 (264) | 19.1 (161) |
40–49 | 13.8 (265) | 15.2 (128) |
50–59 | 23.3 (448) | 21.8 (184) |
60–69 | 25.0 (481) | 23.2 (196) |
70–79 | 16.3 (313) | 12.9 (109) |
80+ | 7.8 (150) | 7.8 (66) |
Gender a | ||
Male | 30.6 (588) | 26.5 (224) |
Female | 69.4 (1333) | 73.5 (620) |
Insurance Typea | ||
Medicare | 10.2 (196) | 14.1 (119) |
Medicaid | 45.2 (869) | 41.1 (347) |
Private or other | 44.6 (856) | 44.8 (378) |
CCIa | ||
Zero | 39.3 (369) | 55.9 (254) |
One | 31.7 (297) | 24.4 (111) |
Two | 13.1 (123) | 6.8 (31) |
Three or More | 15.9 (149) | 12.8 (58) |
Provider Characteristics | ||
Referred by rheumatologist or DO | ||
Family Practice | 0.66 (654) | 0.66 (257) |
Internal Medicine | 0.26 (252) | 0.23 (89) |
Specialty | 0.08 (77) | 0.11 (44) |
Naturopath | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
Referred by APP or other | ||
Family Practice | 0.33 (314) | 0.33 (148) |
Internal Medicine | 0.03 (29) | 0.03 (13) |
Specialty | 0.04 (33) | 0.04 (16) |
Naturopath | 0.02 (16) | 0.03 (12) |
Not Specified other | 0.58 (546) | 0.58 (256) |