Statistical analysis:
All statistical analyses were done using IBM SPSS software version 21
for Windows and continuous variables reported as means ± standard
deviations (SDs). Categorical variables, such as the final conclusion
and type of consultation request, were compared using the chi-square
test and were expressed as counts with percentages. A
p-value<0.05 was considered to reflect statistical
significance. The computational factors were computed with excel.
Also, a geographic information system (GIS) analysis of the locations of
coder residence was conducted to show the physical dispersion of the
consultation requests. Trends of consultation requests within these ten
months were examined and reported.