Table 2.
Patient outcomes
| FCP, n = 59 (%) | CFU, n = 39 (%) | p- value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Require follow-up (FCP) or additional follow-up (CFU) | 14 (23.7) | 10 (14.3) | - |
| Follow-up location | |||
| VA clinic | 8 (13.6) | 39 (100) | |
| PCP | 3 (5.1) | 0 (0.0) | |
| ED | 3 (5.1) | 0 (0.0) | |
| Time saved in FCP group with no follow-up visit (hrs) | 5.3 | - | |
| Time spent for follow-up visits (hrs) | - | 3.51 | |
| Calculated roundtrip distance (miles)* | 122.4 | 102.9 | 0.21 |
| Distance actually traveled (miles) | 27.5 | 102.9 | < 0.05 |
| Estimated gas expense ($) | 15.0 | 56.1 | < 0.05 |
| Overall satisfaction | 9.4/10 | 8.6/10 | < 0.05 |
VA Veteran Affairs, PCP Primary Care Physician, ED Emergency Department
*Roundtrip distance calculated using GoogleMaps™ between patients’ home and Tennessee Valley Health Care System—Veterans Affairs Hospital