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Table 3 Linear mixed regression model results for the effect of the policy change on process times and wait times

From: Measuring impact of a quality improvement initiative on glaucoma clinic flow using an automated real-time locating system

Outcome

Estimatea (SE)

P-value

Total Process time

−4.1 (1.3)

0.002

Technician Process time

−2.9 (0.7)

< 0.0001

Physician Process time

−1.4 (0.7)

0.06

Visual Field Process time

0.3 (1.1)

0.77

Total Wait time

2.1 (1.6)

0.18

Reception Wait time

0.8 (0.8)

0.27

In-Process Wait time

0.5 (0.9)

0.59

Exam Room Wait time

0.8 (1.0)

0.44

Total Visit time

0.6 (2.9)

0.83

  1. Abbreviation: SE Standard error
  2. aModels were adjusted for daily patient volume, time of visit (AM/PM), weekday, and patient race