The mean kappa-values for inter-observer agreement on adequacy of images at the two rounds were lower than kappa-values for agreement on treatment recommendations (difference 0.19 and 0.28; p < 0.001 at both rounds).
There were important differences that could be responsible for changes over time seen within the body of national recommendations – differences in mandate, processes, legislative framework, expert panel composition, etc.
We calculated, for each recommendation, the difference for each doctor between self-declared agreement and application that is, agreement minus application.
Finally, looking at manpower utilization appropriate to implement consultation recommendations, little difference between the 2 doctor groups was found, and use of nurses or community resources seemed to not be considered often.
The experimental results showed overstrength with respect to that predicted by current design recommendations and differences between the expected and actual failure modes observed.
The experimental results show significant overstrength with respect to that predicted by current design recommendations and differences between the expected and actual failure modes.
Concerning respondents' intention to follow exercise recommendations, significant differences were observed across the groups (P = 0.03).
Along with descriptive statistics, the T-PEP type was categorised based on the HC recommendations, and differences between the guidelines adopted by GPs and EDs were assessed.
They agree with Dworkin's recommendation, against Rawls' Difference Principle approach, that those with unequal natural endowments should receive compensation.
For recommendation 4, mean difference scores were >1 for all countries except the Netherlands and Norway, but were >2 only for Italy.
