TABLE 2

Average Hours of Resource Time Spent per Patient Visit Type (n = 12 Patient Visits)

Follow-up
Intervention groupControl group
Procedure groupResourceBaselineMonths 1, 2, 4, 8, 18, 30, 42, 54Years 1, 3, 4Years 2, 5All visits*Years 1, 3, 4Years 2, 5All visits
Nurse assessmentOne registered nurse0.600.440.330.506.130.370.372.43
PET scanOne nuclear technician1.22Not requiredNot required1.233.68Not required1.534.27
One cardiologist0.220.250.720.270.75
TreadmillOne registered nurse1.17Not required0.670.474.10Not required0.772.70
One cardiologist0.380.330.221.820.311.01
Diet consultOne dietician0.910.370.740.827.710.450.122.49
Physician consultOne cardiologist0.500.260.250.333.980.130.131.17
Total hours per visit4.991.072.333.820.953.49
Number of visits per patient for duration of intervention183232
Total accumulated hours per visit per patient4.998.536.987.6428.142.856.9814.82
  • * Includes 1 baseline visit; 8 visits for months 1, 2, 4, 8, 18, 30, 42, and 54; 2 visits for years 2 and 5; and 3 visits for years 1, 3, and 4.

  • Includes 1 baseline visit; 2 visits for years 2 and 5; and 3 visits for years 1, 3, and 4.

  • Diet consult time includes 9% factor to account for remote patient support.