Table 4.

Independent determinants of a loss in continuity of care (multivariate logistic regression)

Loss of COC Mean (SD)No loss of COC Mean (SD)ORa95% CI
Trimester before cancer (n= 2539)
Frequency of consultations at baseline (expressed by units of 1 month)3.59 (2.21)7.87 (8.80)0.730.71 to 0.76
Year after cancer (n= 2539)
Frequency of consultations at baseline (expressed by units of 1 month)2.91 (1.82)7.50 (8.25)0.510.48 to 0.55
Comorbidity score (category), n (%)
  2379 (14.93)1208 (47.58)Ref
  3–12145 (5.71)469 (18.47)0.610.48 to 0.79
  ≥13 (metastatic cancer)59 (2.32)279 (10.99)0.490.35 to 0.70
  • a Multivariate logistic regression. COC = continuity of care. OR = odds ratio. SD = standard deviation.