Table 3 Utilisation of health care resources and work absenteeism per treatment group during 12 months follow-up
Type of utilisation [Unit of measurement] | Surgery* (n = 79) | Splint* (n = 88) |
|---|---|---|
Medical specialist care [no. of outpatient visits]** | 2.5 (1.4) | 3.3 (1.8) |
General practice [no. of visits] | 0.7 (1.5) | 0.3 (0.7) |
Allied health professions [no. of treatment sessions]*** | 0.7 (4.6) | 0.8 (3.4) |
Professional home care [no. of hours] | 0.3 (2.3) | 0.5 (3.3) |
Unpaid help [no. of hours] | 40 (151) | 39 (110) |
Absenteeism paid labour [no. of days] | 12.1 (31) | 11.8 (42.8) |
Absenteeism unpaid labour [no. of hours] | 50 (141) | 52 (143) |