Table 4

Comparisons of year 1 data for active (remained active to the end of year 3) v inactive team members (not active in year 3) (independent samples t tests)

Variable Active Inactive p Value
Liver function tests:
 Alkaline phosphatase (U/l)83 (21)76 (25)0.231
n=313n=23
 Aspartate aminotransferase (U/l)25 (10)24 (9)0.927
n=313n=24
 Alanine aminotransferase (U/l)36 (20)38 (22)0.694
n=313n=24
Renal function tests:
 Blood urea nitrogen (mmol/l)6-150 5.7 (1.4)5.7 (1.1)0.660
n=315n=24
 Creatinine (μmol/l)6-151 97 (18)106 (8.8)0.102
n=315n=24
Haematological tests:
 White blood cells (×109/l)6.6 (2.1)6.1 (1.3)0.078
n=313n=24
 Packed cell volume (volume fraction)0.45 (0.02)0.45 (0.02)0.256
n=312n=24
 Platelet count (×109/l)243 (53)228 (48)0.151
n=314n=24
  • 6-150 mg/dl=2.81 (mmol/l).

  • 6-151 mg/dl=μmol/(88 l).