Table 4 Accuracy of classification compared to IMCI expert
Correct classification | System | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Paper-based system | Electronic system | |||
Percent of correct classification for all levels of disease (none, some, severe) | ||||
n/N | % (95% CI) | n/N | % (95% CI) | |
Pneumonia | 608/671 | 90.6% | 513/550 | 93.3% |
(88.1%-92.7%) | (90.8%-95.2%) | |||
Diarrhea | 661/671 | 98.5% | 549/550 | 99.8% |
(97.3%-99.3%) | (99.0%-100%) | |||
Dehydration | 663/671 | 98.8% | 550/550 | 100% |
(97.7%-99.5%) | (99.3%-100%) | |||
Malaria | 627/671 | 93.4% | 536/550 | 97.5% |
(91.3%-95.2%) | (95.8%-98.6%) | |||
Percent of correct classification for severe disease | ||||
n/N | % | n/N | % | |
Severe Pneumonia | 2/9 | 22% | 7/11 | 64% |
Severe Diarrhea | 10/15 | 67% | 10/11 | 91% |
Severe Dehydration | 1/2 | 50% | 2/2 | 100% |
Severe Malaria | 16/16 | 100% | 10/11 | 91% |