| Variable* | Adjusted rate ratio (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|
| Before implementation | After implementation | |
| Emergency department visits | ||
| Socioeconomic quintile | ||
| Q1 (lowest) | 1.60 (1.36 to 1.89) | 1.77 (1.55 to 2.03) |
| Q2 | 1.49 (1.26 to 1.75) | 1.48 (1.28 to 1.70) |
| Q3 | 1.20 (1.02 to 1.41) | 1.25 (1.09 to 1.44) |
| Q4 | 1.14 (0.97 to 1.34) | 1.23 (1.07 to 1.41) |
| Q5 (highest) | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Geographic location | ||
| Rural | 0.93 (0.80 to 1.07) | 1.20 (1.06 to 1.34) |
| Urban | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Hospital admissions | ||
| Socioeconomic quintile | ||
| Q1 | 2.40 (1.91 to 3.03) | 2.11 (1.77 to 2.52) |
| Q2 | 1.76 (1.38 to 2.24) | 1.73 (1.44 to 2.08) |
| Q3 | 1.47 (1.16 to 1.87) | 1.44 (1.19 to 1.74) |
| Q4 | 1.21 (0.95 to 1.54) | 1.33 (1.11 to 1.60) |
| Q5 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Geographic location | ||
| Rural | 0.92 (0.75 to 1.12) | 0.93 (0.80 to 1.10) |
| Urban | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Note: CI = confidence interval.
*Other variables in the multivariate model: sex, age group, fiscal year, dummy variable network implementation and the interaction terms fiscal year*network implementation, socioeconomic status*network implementation and geographic location*network implementation.