Table 3 Predictors of unnecessary preoperative investigations of patients who underwent elective surgeries in Sudan (n = 90)
Factor | % unnecessary investigations | 95% CI of mean (%) | F | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ASA status | 4.086 | 0.020 | ||
I | 60 ± 28 | (53.3–66.7) | ||
II | 62 ± 24 | (50.9–73.1) | ||
III | 25 | – | ||
Surgery grade | 56.223 | < 0.001 | ||
Minor | 87 ± 13 | (81.6–92.4) | ||
Intermediate | 66 ± 12 | (61.1–70.9) | ||
Major | 36 ± 23 | (29.3–42.7) | ||
Level of profession | 2.377 | 0.75 | ||
House officer | 72 ± 38 | (52.1–91.9) | ||
Medical officer | 60 ± 31 | (45.7–74.3) | ||
Junior registrar | 54 ± 18 | (47.6–60.4) | ||
Senior registrar | 49 ± 28 | (38.6–59.4) |