A New Measure Of Continuity Of Care-INCIDENTS-XIYUANLU
An experience-based measure of continuity of care (ECC-DM) proved to be reliable and a valid tool that is suitable for use in different care settings. This tool can increase physicia ' understanding of factors that improve or harm patients' experiences of continuity of care and can be completed by the patient or in an interview format.
Measuring Continuity of Care in Diabetes Mellitus: An Experience-Based Measure
By Martin C. Gulliford, F.R.C.P., et al
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