From: The relationship between target joints and direct resource use in severe haemophilia
| No target joint (n = 508) | 1+ target joints (n = 714) | P-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outpatient haematologist consultations | |||
| Scheduled | 4.71 | 5.48 | 0.001 |
| Unscheduled | 1.15 | 1.84 | 0.001 |
| Outpatient specialist nurse consultations | |||
| Scheduled | 3.95 | 5.75 | 0.003 |
| Unscheduled | 1.13 | 1.93 | <0.001 |
| Outpatient consultations – other specialties | |||
| General practice | 1.35 | 1.91 | <0.001 |
| General surgery | 0.08 | 0.21 | <0.001 |
| Pain management | 0.11 | 0.68 | <0.001 |
| Physiotherapy | 0.89 | 3.14 | <0.001 |
| Tests and examinations | |||
| Urinalysis | 1.07 | 1.85 | <0.001 |
| X-ray | 0.61 | 1.24 | <0.001 |
| Computed tomography | 0.25 | 0.48 | <0.001 |
| Magnetic resonance imaging | 0.25 | 0.52 | <0.001 |
| Radiography | 0.36 | 1.05 | <0.001 |
| Ultrasonography | 0.41 | 1.00 | <0.001 |
| Coagulation tests | 1.82 | 3.11 | <0.001 |
| Target joint surgeries | n/a | 0.70 | n/a |
| Bleed event-related hospital admissions | 0.36 | 0.97 | <0.001 |