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World J Methodol. Jun 20, 2026; 16(2): 113663
Published online Jun 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i2.113663
Table 3 Normal interpretation of diaphragmatic measurements for trainer and trainee, n (%)


Try 1
Try 2
Try 3
Try 4
Try 5
Right DTF at ZOA (n = 13)Trainee with normal interpretation13 (100)8 (61.5)8 (61.5)5 (38.5)11 (84.6)
Trainer with normal interpretation12 (92.3)8 (61.5)7 (53.8)6 (46.2)11 (84.6)
P value11111
Right DTF at mid-axillary line (n = 13)Trainee with normal interpretation8 (61.5)6 (46.2)7 (53.8)9 (69.2)10 (76.9)
Trainer with normal interpretation10 (76.9)6 (46.2)7 (53.8)10 (76.9)10 (76.9)
P value0.67281111
Right excursion (n = 12)Trainee with normal interpretation 7 (58.3)6 (50.0)6 (50.0)5 (41.7)9 (75.0)
Trainer with normal interpretation9 (75.0)8 (66.7)6 (50.0)5 (41.7)9 (75.0)
P value0.66680.6802111
Left DTF at ZOA (n = 13)Trainee with normal interpretation9 (69.2)10 (76.9)10 (76.9)9 (69.2)9 (69.2)
Trainer with normal interpretation9 (69.2)11 (84.6)10 (76.9)9 (69.2)9 (69.2)
P value11111
Left DTF at mid-axillary line (n = 12)Trainee with normal interpretation6 (50.0)6 (50.0)6 (50.0)10 (83.3)7 (58.3)
Trainer with normal interpretation7 (58.3)8 (66.7)7 (58.3)11 (91.7)8 (66.7)
P value10.6802111
Left excursion (n = 12)Trainee with normal interpretation10 (83.3)6 (50.0)8 (66.7)6 (50.0)10 (83.3)
Trainer with normal interpretation10 (83.3)6 (50.0)8 (66.7)6 (50.0)10 (83.3)
P value11111


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