Table 3.
Correct management of cases by phase of study.
| Management | Phase 1, correct (n=57), n (%) | Phase 2, correct (n=45), n (%) | P value | |
| Case 1 (Proctitis) | ||||
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Refer to specialist | 15 (26.3%) | 19 (42.2%) | .09 |
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Rule out bowel infection | 17(29.8%) | 21 (46.7%) | .08 |
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Refer for colonoscopy | 30 (52.6%) | 20 (44.4%) | .41 |
|
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Prescribe medication | 1 (1.8%) | 16 (35.6%) | <.001a |
| Case 2 (Anxiety) | ||||
|
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No specific treatment | 20 (35.1%) | 17 (37.8%) | .77 |
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Reassure | 4 (7.0%) | 1 (2.2%) | .26a |
| Case 3 (Recurrence) | ||||
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Refer to radiation oncologist | 15 (26.8%) | 17 (37.8%) | .22 |
|
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Seek specialist advice on investigations | 36 (64.3%) | 25 (55.6%) | .44 |
|
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Order plain x-rays | 42 (75.0%) | 32 (71.1%) | .77 |
| Case 4 (Stricture) | ||||
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Refer to urologist | 19 (34.6%) | 21 (46.7%) | .17 |
|
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Refer to physiotherapist | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (2.2%) | .25a |
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Micturating cysto-urethrogram | 27 (49.1%) | 26 (57.8%) | .29 |
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Renal ultrasound scan | 24 (43.6%) | 15 (33.3%) | .36 |
| Case 5 (Impotence) | ||||
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Check cholesterol | 13 (23.6%) | 24 (53.3%) | .001 |
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Check blood glucose | 14 (25.5%) | 21 (46.7%) | .02 |
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Check hormone levels | 12 (21.8%) | 22 (48.9%) | .006 |
| Case 6 (Depression) | ||||
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Prescribe antidepressant | 39 (73.6%) | 40 (88.9%) | .01 |
a P values derived from Fisher’s exact test.