Related to the issue of assessing satisfaction separately
for each level of care is the concept of multidimensionality
of care at each level. Multidimensionality
refers to the different aspects of care such
as cost, coordination, and provider competence.
Each level of the health care system has its own set
of these dimensions across which satisfaction can
be measured. For instance, dimensions of care relevant
to the individual level for children with special
needs include such features as developmentally
appropriate care and technically competent
care, while dimensions related to the health plan