This study examined how inclusion of different provider specialties affected Continuity of Care Index values, year-to-year stability, and association with emergency department visits.

A recent study investigating the reliability of a continuity of care quality measure found that it “meets or exceeds acceptable criteria” to be implemented in primary care practices, according ...

Higher continuity of care has consistently been linked to better patient outcomes, according to experts. Previous research has suggested that continuity of care — the ongoing relationship ...

New research has outlined a simple way to measure continuity of care for GPs, to benefit patients. Led by St Leonard's General Practice in Exeter and the University of Exeter, the new research ...

New research has outlined a simple way to measure continuity of care for GPs, to benefit patients. Led by St Leonard's General Practice in Exeter and the University of Exeter, the new research ...

Our measure of experienced continuity had validity based on patients', close persons' and health professionals' grass-roots opinions, and the total score has acceptable test-retest reliability.