Table 3.
Association between the field assessment and the final diagnosis
| Aa | Bb | Cc | Dd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field assessment | N = 114 | N = 439 | N = 185 | N = 71 |
| 1. The field diagnosis is in agreement with the final diagnosis | 47(41)e | 102(23) | 16(9) | 11(15) |
| 2. The field diagnosis is not in agreement with the final diagnosis | 9(8) | 58(13) | 10(5) | 12(17) |
| 3. The field assessment is a typical symptom when related to the final diagnosis | 40(34) | 167(13) | 142(77) | 133(46) |
| 4. The field assessment is not a typical symptom when related to the final diagnosis | 15(13) | 39(9) | 12(6) | 6(8) |
| a/ atypical symptoms | 13(11) | 30(7) | – | – |
| b/ unusual symptoms | 2(2) | 9(2) | – | – |
| 6. The field assessment is less detailed | 5(4) | 73(17) | 5(3) | 9(13) |
a= A final diagnosis equivalent to a time critical condition
b= A final diagnosis equivalent to a non time critical condition
c= The final diagnosis is equivalent to a symptom
d= The final diagnosis is expressed in non specified terms
en = (%)