Table 5

Resolution of symptoms by ailment

OverallEDGeneral practicePharmacy
% (n)% (n)% (n)% (n)p Value
Resolution of symptoms
Musculoskeletal aches and pains(n=118)(n=42)(n=41)(n=35)0.045*
Resolved22.9 (27)31.0 (13)9.8 (4)28.6 (10)
Sore throat/cough cold(n=82)(n=41)(n=41)0.825*
Resolved50.0 (41)48.8 (20)51.2 (21)
Eye pain/discomfort†(n=30)(n=7)(n=12)(n=11)
Resolved73.3 (22)71.4 (5)83.3 (10)63.6 (7)
Stomach upset†(n=11)(n=1)(n= 6)(n= 4)
Resolved63.6 (7)100 (1)50.0 (3)75.0 (3)
  • *Pearson χ2 test.

  • †Insufficient power statistical test.

  • ED, emergency department.