| Time taken (days): | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | t test 1999 to 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NS, not significant. | ||||
| To see respiratory physician from referral | n=155 | n=213 | n=150 | |
| mean=8.3 | Mean=6.6 | Mean=7.3 | NS | |
| SD=13.3 | SD=8.6 | SD=10.8 | ||
| For bronchoscopy from clinic review | n=116 | n=163 | n=125 | |
| Mean=9.9 | Mean=11 | Mean=9.3 | NS | |
| SD=24.2 | SD=22.8 | SD=25.8 | ||
| For CT scan of thorax from clinic review | n=122 | n=170 | n=131 | |
| Mean=28.8 | Mean=21.0 | Mean=18.2 | p=0.03 | |
| SD=45.9 | SD=38 | SD=30.0 | ||
| For definitive diagnosis from clinic review | n=155 | n=211 | n=150 | |
| Mean=33.1 | Mean=29.3 | Mean=16.4 | p=0.06 | |
| SD=90.6 | SD=57.1 | SD=59.7 | ||