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Table 3 Overview of the results in the two groups. Per cent correct answers. The results in the intervention and control group reported as % correct answers.

From: Cardiac auscultation training of medical students: a comparison of electronic sensor-based and acoustic stethoscopes

 

Electronic stethoscope

Control

Total score (mean ± SD)

17.8 ± 8.8

17.2 ± 8.7

Grading of murmurs, % correct

29 correct of 51 answers; 43%

27 correct of 54 answers; 50%

Characterization of murmurs, % correct.

42 correct of 109 answers; 39%

45 correct of 111 answers; 41%

Report of false murmurs, % correct.

11 correct of 20 answers; 55%

12 correct of 20 answers; 60%