Table 4.
Secondary outcomes in patients. Values are numbers (percentages) unless stated otherwise
| Trained doctors (n=137) | Control doctors (n=135) | Intervention effect(95% CI) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) consultations | 4.5/130 (3.2) | 4.3/124 (3.3) | 0.1 (–1.0 to 1.2) (n=254) | 0.81 |
| Home visit took place | 5/129 (4) | 1/124 (1) | 5.0 (0.6 to 43.1)* (n=253) | 0.15 |
| Psychotropic drugs prescribed | 48/130 (37) | 45/124 (36) | 1.0 (0.6 to 1.8)* (n=254) | 0.95 |
| Patient referred | 43/129 (33) | 22/123 (18) | 3.4 (1.0 to 11.3)* (n=252) | 0.05 |
| Certificates for absence due to sickness | 9/130 (7) | 18/124 (15) | 0.4 (0.2 to 1.0)* (n=254) | 0.06 |
*
Odds ratio.