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Table 2 Efficacy outcomes

From: Teleradiology for remote consultation using iPad improves the use of health system human resources for paediatric fractures: prospective controlled study in a tertiary care hospital in Italy

 

Standard approach (only verbal communication)

Standard approach plusX-ray through iPad

P value

In-hospital orthopaedic consultations required

32 (76.1%)

16 (38%)

P < 0.001

Immediate activation of other services (surgery and plaster room)

0 (0%)

14 (33.3%)

P < 0.001

Average time for decision making on case treatment (in minutes)

56.2 ± 16.1*

23.4 ± 21.8

P < 0.001

  1. *Including travel time to the hospital to view the x-ray if needed.