Figure 4.

Distribution of benefit ratings by study visit and profile guidance.

Notes: The majority of physicians reported significant benefit of profile results toward assisting with clinical decision making and improving patient outcomes. (A) At baseline, the benefit rating describes the utility of the profile in clinical decision making. The average benefit rating by physicians was 4.0 for profile-guided patients compared to 3.7 for non-guided patients (p=7.18×10⁻¹⁸), demonstrating the expected increase in benefit when the profile is used for guidance, but suggesting that even those who did not report taking action based on the profile felt the information was at least moderately beneficial. (B) At the follow-up visit, the benefit rating describes the utility of the profile in improving patient outcomes. The average benefit rating by physicians was 3.8 for guided patients compared to 3.7 for non-guided patients (p=0.265). The average benefit rating at baseline was slightly higher than at follow-up (3.9 compared to 3.8), but not significantly so (p=0.07).