Comparison between GPs and GP residents with regard to ordering additional diagnostic tests in the case of peripheral SpA
| Round 1 | Round 2 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP residents (n=32) | GPs (n=27) | p Value | GP residents (n=32) | GPs (n=27) | p Value | |
| Additional diagnostic tests | ||||||
| IgM RF | 6 (19) | 6 (22) | 0.74 | 2 (6) | 4 (15) | 0.40 |
| ACPA test | 1 (3) | 10 (37) | <0.001 | 1 (3) | 6 (22) | 0.04 |
| ESR | 9 (28) | 14 (52) | 0.06 | 7 (22) | 14 (52) | 0.02 |
| CRP | 3 (9) | 9 (33) | 0.02 | 3 (9) | 10 (37) | 0.01 |
| Uric acid | 3 (9) | 8 (30) | 0.05 | 6 (19) | 13 (48) | 0.02 |
| Radiograph of the hand or foot | 0 (0) | 4 (15) | 0.04 | 2 (6) | 7 (26) | 0.07 |
Values are expressed as number (percentage) of participants. χ2 and Fisher's exact tests as appropriated were used between groups.
ACPA, anti-citrullinated protein antibody; CRP, C reactive protein; ESR, erythrocyte sedimentation rate; GP, general practitioner; RF, rheumatoid factor; SpA, spondyloarthritis.