Table 2 Summary of the use of the ‘continuity of care’ concept among articles of Group 2 that mentioned continuity or lack of continuity without a detailed definition, divided by the articles’ nature of analysis (n = 20)
Items of continuity of care | Total (n = 20) | System analysis (n = 7) | Provider perspectives (n = 6) | Patient perspectives (n = 6) | Provider and patient perspectives (n = 1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Longitudinal care (over time) | 11 (55%) | 2 (29%) | 4 (67%) | 4 (67%) | 1 (100%) |
Longitudinal care (consistency of personnel) | 4 (20%) | / | 1 (17%) | 2 (33%) | 1 (100%) |
Patient–provider relationship | 4 (20%) | / | 1 (17%) | 2 (33%) | 1 (100%) |
Coordinated care (across levels and disciplines) | 11 (55%) | 4 (57%) | 4 (67%) | 3 (50%) | / |
Other (access, quality and adherence) | 6 (30%) | 3 (43%) | 2 (33%) | / | 1 (100%) |