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. 2014 Apr 25;66(2):153–159. doi: 10.3138/ptc.2013-23

Table 2.

Correlation Achieved When Considering Different Scoring Methods (Assessor A vs. Assessor B)

Tool Items Included in Score κ value Interpretation of
κ (Correlation)		 p-value* % Agreement
Total Score 0.22 Poor 0.01 36
Total Coded Score 0.46 Moderate 0.01 85
Aggregate Score 1 (O2 Sat. + Secretion Clearance + Mobility + D/C Planning) 0.66 Substantial <0.001 76
Aggregate Score 2 (O2 Sat. + Secretion Clearance + Mobility) 0.65 Substantial <0.001 76
*

Statistically significant values.

o2 Sat.=oxygen saturation; D/C=discharge.