Number of patients re-referred for similar complaints in the DFGC vs the traditional MoC, within 12, 18 and 24 months after discharge
| Re-referral period | DFGC (n=122) | Traditional model (n=62) | OR (DFGC/TM) | 95% CI | P value |
| Re-referrals at 12 months n (%) | 1 (0.82) | 1 (1.61) | 0.51 | 0.03 to 8.33 | 0.64 |
| Re-referrals at 18 months n (%) | 3 (2.46) | 4 (6.45) | 0.37 | 0.07 to 1.68 | 0.20 |
| Re-referrals at 24 months n (%) | 6 (4.91) | 5 (8.06) | 0.55 | 0.16 to 1.19 | 0.33 |
DFGC, dietitian-first gastroenterology clinic; MoC, model of care.