Table 4.
Symptoms Mentioned in Progress Notes and Treatment Plansa
| Control Phaseb (n = 28) | Intervention Phaseb (n = 28) | |
|---|---|---|
| Progress notes mentioning symptoms, n (%) | 22 (78.6) | 22 (78.6) |
| Number of symptoms mentioned: | ||
| Mean (SD) | 2.7 (2.3) | 3.6 (3.2) |
| Median | 2 | 3 |
| Treatment plans listing symptoms, n (%) | 23 (82.1) | 23 (82.1) |
| Number of symptoms listed: | ||
| Mean (SD) | 1.6 (1.3) | 1.9 (1.5) |
| Median | 2 | 2 |
a
Progress notes were defined exclusive of treatment plans.
b
Because not all patients in the intervention phase also participated in the control phase, we used their most recent prior visit as a surrogate.
SD, standard deviation.