Comparison of results for the experimental and control groups
| Result | Group; mean (95% CI) or no. | p value* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Experimental group | Control group | ||
| Cost of radiographs over first 6 wk (n = 26), Canadian dollars | 44.51 (38.64–50.38) | 129.23 (120.23–138.23) | < 0.001 |
| Time in clinic at 2-week follow-up (n = 36), min | 46 (32–60) | 68 (55–81) | 0.018 |
| Time in clinic at 6-week follow-up (n = 26), min | 69 (55–84) | 61 (47–74) | 0.38 |
| Time to hospital discharge (n = 35), h | 53 (27–78) | 92 (43–141) | 0.22 |
| Patient satisfaction score (n = 30) | 3.0 (2.8–3.1) | 2.8 (2.6–3.0) | 0.12 |
| No. minor missed events (no change in management required; n = 26) | 2 | 0 | χ2 = 0.8586 |
| No. major missed events (change in management required; n = 26) | 0 | 0 | |
CI = confidence interval.
↵* Unless indicated otherwise.