Table 2.
Impact of physician training on patient outcomes
| Patient outcome | Patients in experimental group (n=10) | Patients in control group (n=14) | Statistic | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient-perceived patient-centeredness: mean (SD) | 2.55 (0.45) | 2.51 (0.51) | t=−0.188 | 0.852 |
| Perceived self-efficacy to manage GWG | 28.80 (4.64) | 31.14 (4.61) | t=1.225 | 0.233 |
| Readiness to adhere to GWG guidelines: n (%) 1= not ready 2= ambivalent 3= ready |
1 (10) 4 (40) 5 (50) |
0 (0) 9 (64.3) 5 (35.7) |
χ2=2.321 | 0.313 |
| GWG concordance with the guidelines: n (%) Below Within Above |
0 (0) 2 (20) 8 (80) |
1 (7.1) 6 (42.9) 7 (50) |
χ2=2.469 | 0.291 |
Notes: The ranges for the scores are explained in the “Patient characteristics” section. For patient-perceived patient-centeredness the range is 1–4. For perceived self-efficacy, the range is 10–40.
Abbreviation: GWG, gestational weight gain.