Table 2.
Diagnostic delay
| Time parameter | Time (days) until (Med (IQR)) | N = | Statistics (p value) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-1 | T0 | |||
| Symptom onset | 870 (1476) | 889 (1507) | 36 | 0.59 |
| First pres. to any physician | 456 (727) | 494 (681) | 27* | 0.44 |
| Date of suspected diagnosis | 50 (36) | 108 (76) | 36 | < 0.0001 |
| Internet research | 227 (469) | 273 (449) | 14** | 0.36 |
| Appointment request | 25 (25) | 92 (63) | 36 | < 0.0001 |
| axSpA therapy initiation | 32 (67) | − 22 (34) | 17*** | < 0.0001 |
The time intervals of various time parameters up to time point T-1 (student-led visit) and T0 (regular initial physician-led visit) are presented and statistically compared (Mann–Whitney U test). Pres., presentation
* not remembered by all patients
** not performed by all patients
***only axSpA patients included in analysis