Table 3. Univariate and adjusted results of testing of understanding of discharge instructions.
Univariate Analyses | Score / 3 | p | |
---|---|---|---|
Intervention group, mean (s.d.) | 2.5 (0.7) | 0.002 | |
Control group, mean (s.d.) | 2.1 (0.8) | ||
Intervention group, median (q1 – q3) | 3.0 (2.0-3.0) | 0.001 | |
Control group, median (q1 – q3) | 2.0 (1.5-3.0) | ||
Logistic Regression Model*, regressed on all answers correct (score of 3) | adjusted ORs | 95% CI | p |
Intervention group | 3.5 | 1.72 - 7.23 | <0.001 |
Age (per decade increase) | 0.93 | 0.85 - 1.01 | 0.39 |
Female sex | 1.19 | 0.63 - 2.25 | 0.59 |
High acuity triage (1/2) | 1.38 | 0.65 - 2.92 | 0.40 |
Low acuity triage (4/5) | 1.30 | 0.64 - 2.66 | 0.47 |
English as first language | 1.13 | 0.35 - 3.60 | 0.84 |
SD: standard deviation; q: quartile; OR: odds ratio
* Hosmer and Lemeshow Goodness of fit test: Chi-square=10.74 / DF=8 / p=0.22