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. 2022 Mar 26;24(4):382–389. doi: 10.1007/s43678-022-00280-6

Table 2.

Overall curriculum effects on self-perceived comfort and knowledge test

Pre-course Post-course Difference 95% CI p
Unpaired t test for all survey responses Mean N Mean N
I have a good understanding of how to use the Triage Standard of Care 1.9 53 3.8 25 1.9 1.5–2.3  < 0.001
I feel comfortable applying the Triage Standard of Care to clinical scenarios in the Emergency Department 2.0 53 3.7 25 1.7 1.2–2.2  < 0.001
I understand how to navigate clinical uncertainties and disagreements when applying the Triage Standard of Care to clinical scenarios in the Emergency Department 2.0 53 3.9 25 1.9 1.4–2.4  < 0.001
I feel confident leading discussions around end-of-life decision making (i.e., “Goals of Care” conversations) 3.6 53 4.2 25 0.6 − 0.7–1.9 0.38
I am proficient in managing symptoms in critically ill patients at the end of life 1.1 53 3.9 25 2.8 2.3–3.3  < 0.001
Pre-course Post-course Difference 95% CI p
Paired t-tests for per-participant analysis Mean N Mean N
I have a good understanding of how to use the Triage Standard of Care 2.0 20 3.9 20 1.8 1.3–2.4  < 0.001
I feel comfortable applying the Triage Standard of Care to clinical scenarios in the Emergency Department 2.1 20 3.8 20 1.7 1.1–2.3  < 0.001
I understand how to navigate clinical uncertainties and disagreements when applying the Triage Standard of Care to clinical scenarios in the Emergency Department 2.1 20 4.0 20 1.9 1.4–2.4  < 0.001
I feel confident leading discussions around end-of-life decision making (i.e., “Goals of Care” conversations) 3.8 20 4.2 20 0.4 0.0–0.7 p = 0.049
I am proficient in managing symptoms in critically ill patients at the end of life 3.2 20 4.0 20 0.8 0.5–1.2  < 0.001
Knowledge Test results (5 total marks) 2.6 20 3.2 20 0.6 0.02–1.3 p = 0.044