Table 4.
Effects of Interventions on Patient-Reported Recovery and Secondary Outcomes (Assessed After the Index Consultation)
| Outcomes | CRP Assistance | Control | P Valuea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower respiratory tract infection | |||
| Patients feeling recovered on day 7, % (n/n) | 23.5 (12/51) | 18.4 (9/49) | .53 |
| Patient reported time to full recovery | |||
| Median (IQR) | 15.5 (9.5–28) | 20 (13.3– >28) | .21 |
| Mean (SD) | 17.5 (9.2) | 19.8 (9.5) | |
| Rhinosinusitis | |||
| Patients feeling recovered on day 7, % (n/n) | 22.4 (15/67) | 28.9 (22/76) | .37 |
| Patient reported time to full recovery, h | |||
| Median (IQR) | 14 (10–28) | 14 (7– >28) | .77 |
| Mean (SD) | 17.3 (9.3) | 16.6 (9.9) | |
| All patients (n = 258) | |||
| Reconsult, % (n/n) | 25.6 (33/129) | 17.8 (23/129) | .13 |
| Satisfaction: patient at least very satisfied, % (n/n) | 76.3 (90/118) | 63.2 (79/125) | .03 |
| Future consultation intention: patient likely to reconsult, % (n/n) | 74.8 (86/115) | 61.0 (75/123) | .02 |
| Patient enablement scoreb | .58 | ||
| Median (IQR) | 2 (4) | 2 (4) | |
| Mean (SD) | 2.5 (2.6) | 2.3 (2.4) | |
IQR=interquartile range.
a Calculated using χ2 and Mann-Whitney U where applicable.
b Maximum score = 12.