Table 4.
Distribution of nurses' triage decisions by working hours
| Decision | Working time in triage (months) | χ2 | P | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-11 months (novice) | 12-23 months (experienced) | 24-35 months (proficient) | 36-59 months (master) | 60 months and ↑ (expert) | |||
| Inaccurate, n (%) | 359 (45.2) | 192 (41.6) | 741 (41.8) | 1045 (40.6) | 802 (38.2) | 13.43 | 0.01* |
| Inaccurate, n (%) | 435 (54.8) | 270 (58.4) | 1030 (58.2) | 1531 (59.4) | 1300 (61.8) | ||
*Significant difference