Table 2.
Patient Assessment Pre and Post Provision of the Patient Acuity Rating
| Assessment | Novice evaluations n = 250 | Experienced evaluations n = 230 | Adjusted p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concern for patient stability | |||
| Pre-PAR | 3.7 ± 1.0 | 3.4 ± 1.0 | 0.70 |
| Post-PAR | 3.5 ± 1.1 | 3.4 ± 1.0 | 0.75 |
| Importance of immediate bedside evaluation | |||
| Pre-PAR | 3.8 ± 1.0 | 3.5 ± 1.1 | 0.49 |
| Post-PAR | 3.6 ± 1.1 | 3.5 ± 1.1 | 0.81 |
| Confidence in assessment | |||
| Pre-PAR | 3.3 ± 1.0 | 3.8 ± 0.7 | 0.04 |
| Post-PAR | 3.6 ± 1.0 | 3.9 ± 0.7 | 0.02 |
PAR Patient Acuity Rating. Results are given as mean ± standard deviation using a five-point ordinal scale in which higher numbers indicate increased concern, importance, and confidence. Data were missing for two experienced intern evaluations and one novice intern confidence assessment