Table 2

Comparison between vascular surgeons and podiatrists’ perceptions on hyperbaric oxygen therapy (n=101)

Question/statementSpecialist-specific responses
5-point ordinal scale—median (IQR)		P value
HBOT has a treatment role in ischemic foot ulcers.Vascular surgeons: 2 (1–3)<0.001
Podiatrists: 3 (2–4)
HBOT has a treatment role in neuropathic foot ulcers.Vascular surgeons: 2 (1–3)0.004
 Podiatrists: 3 (2–4)
HBOT has a treatment role in venous leg ulcers.Vascular surgeons: 2 (1–3)<0.001
Podiatrists: 2 (1–3)

  • Data were presented as n (%) and median response (IQR).

  • Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare specialist opinions.

  • HBOT, hyperbaric oxygen therapy.