Baseline characteristics of NHS Direct and self dialled groups
| Characteristic | NHS Direct (n=91) | Self dialled (n=232) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male sex (%) | 50 (55) | 120 (52) | 0.622 |
| Mean age (y) (SD) | 46.0 (22.4) | 52.2 (25.7) | 0.033 |
| Median duration of symptoms (h) (IQR) | 6 (1–48) | 1 (1–12) | <0.001 |
| Triage category (%) | |||
| 1 | 3 (3) | 8 (3) | |
| 2 | 13 (14) | 35 (15) | |
| 3 | 48 (53) | 125 (54) | 0.985 |
| 4 | 27 (30) | 64 (28) | |
| 5 | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |