Description of PA and control groups: None of the differences between groups were statistically significant (number of days worked not compared).
| COMPARATOR | PA GROUP | CONTROL GROUP |
|---|---|---|
| No. of days worked | 87 | 96 |
| Mean (SD) no. of patients seen per day | 111.5 (11.1) | 112.3 (12.4) |
| Patients by CTAS level, % | ||
| • 1 | 1.0 | 1.3 |
| • 2 | 22.1 | 23.2 |
| • 3 | 48.7 | 47.7 |
| • 4 | 26.3 | 26.1 |
| • 5 | 1.9 | 1.7 |
| Days of the week present, n (%) | ||
| • Monday | 15 (17.2) | 11 (11.5) |
| • Tuesday to Friday | 46 (52.9) | 58 (60.4) |
| • Saturday and Sunday | 26 (29.9) | 27 (28.1) |
CTAS—Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale, PA—physician assistant.