Table III.
Comparison %TBSA discrepancy between different groups of BMI and time interval between referral and reassessment
| Variables | % TBSA discrepancy Mean (SD) | No. of patients (n=208) | P valuea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult BMI category | |||
| <18.5 or underweight | 4.87 | 10 | |
| 18.5-22.9 or normal weight | 5.19 | 33 | |
| 23-27.4 or overweight | 5.88 | 33 | 0.284 |
| ≥27.5 or obese | 3.18 | 21 | |
| Paediatric weight category | |||
| Severely underweight | 0.75 | 4 | |
| Underweight | 5.44 | 20 | |
| Normal weight | 4.82 | 58 | 0.280 |
| Overweight | 3.50 | 14 | |
| Obese | 2.13 | 15 | |
| Time interval between referral and reassessment (hours) | |||
| <5 | 4.71 (6.01) | 0.887 | |
| 5-10 | 5.57 (6.46) | ||
| >10 | 5.50 (0.00) |
a One way ANOVA was applied