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Table 2 Dichotomous and trichotomous checklist sum scores (mean, SD) vs. participant role

From: Comparison of a dichotomous versus trichotomous checklist for neonatal intubation

 

Summative scorea

 

Dichotomous

Trichotomous

 

Mean

p-value*

Mean

p-value

  

 < 0.001

 

 < 0.001

Student

2.0 ± 0.0

 

6.5 ± 0.0

 

PA/NNPb

12.5 ± 1.8

 

26.0 ± 3.0

 

Residents

6.7 ± 1.6

 

17.3 ± 2.7

 

Fellows

12.8 ± 2.9

 

26.4 ± 5.5

 

Attendings

11.4 ± 3.0

 

23.6 ± 4.7

 
  1. aPossible score for dichotomous checklist ranged 0- 18 and highest possible score for trichotomous checklist ranged 0–36. *p-values calculated with one-way ANOVA
  2. bPA/NNP refers to physician assistant or neonatal nurse practitioner