Table 4

Radiologists’ self-evaluated confidence scores and learning outcome scores, overall and stratified by performance status

Overall (n=18)P valueLow performance group (n=9)P valueHigh performance group (n=9)P value
BaselineEnd of courseBaselineEnd of courseBaselineEnd of course
Confidence scores 
 More confident to actively participate in the MDT meeting3.3(2.8 to 3.8)4.3(3.9 to 4.7)<0.0013.5(2.8 to 4.2)4.3(3.8 to 4.9)0.043.1(2.5 to 3.7)4.2(3.6 to 4.8)<0.001
 More confident to enter into dialogue with other MDT members regarding the MRI assessment3.4(2.9 to 3.9)4.3(3.9 to 4.8)0.0014.0(3.3 to 4.8)4.3(3.7 to 4.9)0.473.0(2.4 to 3.6)4.3(3,7 to 4.9)<0.001
 Acquired improved routines in rectal MRI assessment3.8(3.4 to 4.2)4.4(4.0 to 4.8)0.033.8(3.1 to 4.5)4.6(4.0 to 5.1)0.083.8(3.2 to 4.3)4.2(3.7 to 4.8)0.18
Learning outcome scores
 Case readings3.8(3.4 to 4.2)4.3(4.0 to 4.7)0.043.7(3.0 to 4.3)4.3(3.8 to 4.8)0.083.9(3.4 to 4.4)4.3(3.8 to 4.8)0.14
  • Data are mean scores at baseline and end of course (95% CI).

  • MDT, multidisciplinary team.