Table 7 Group comparison regarding capability of PSP
Components of PSP | Rating | IG (n = 8) n (%) | UCG (n = 10) n (%) | RR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1) PSP in rest | Correct | 5 (62.5) | 4 (40.0) | 1.6 (0.6–3.9) |
Wrong | 3 (37.5) | 6 (60.0) | ||
2) Use of a clock with second hand | Correct | 6 (75.0) | 3 (30.0) | 2.5 (0.9–6.9) |
Wrong | 2 (25.0) | 7 (70.0) | ||
3) Location of measurement | Correct | 6 (75.0) | 4 (40.0) | 1.8 (0.8–4.4) |
Wrong | 2 (25.0) | 6 (60.0) | ||
4) Technique of measurement | Correct | 6 (75.0) | 2 (20.0) | 3.8 (1.0–13.8) |
Wrong | 2 (25.0) | 8 (80.0) | ||
5) Duration of the measurement | Correct | 6 (75.0) | 2 (20.0) | 3.8 (1.0–13.8) |
Wrong | 2 (25.0) | 8 (80.0) | ||
6) Reporting determined value of the heart rate | Yes | 5 (62.5) | 4 (40.0) | 1.6 (0.6–3.9) |
No | 3 (37.5) | 6 (60.0) | ||
7) Reporting determined value of the heart rhythm | Yes | 4 (50.0) | 0 (0.0) | 6.0 (0.8–43.3) |
No | 4 (50.0) | 10 (100.0) | ||
8) Determined heart ratea | Correct | 5 (62.5) | 1 (11.1) | 5.6 (0.8–38.5) |
Wrong | 3 (37.5) | 8 (88.9) | ||
9) Determined heart rhythma | Correct | 4 (50.0) | 0 (0.0) | 5.5 (0.8–39.4) |
Wrong | 4 (50.0) | 9 (100.0) | ||
Overall PSP performance | Correct | 4 (50.0) | 0 (0.0) | 6.0 (0.8–43.3) |
Wrong | 4 (50.0) | 10 (100.0) |