Table 3 Summary of recommended modifications for the pilot symptom list
From: Calibrating a chief complaint list for low resource settings: a methodologic case study
| Added | Removed | Modified | Unmodified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back pain | Abscess | High blood pressure | Weight loss/wasting |
| Burn | Bleeding from injury | Abnormal heart rate | Fever/chills |
|
Joint or limb pain (includes swelling) | Foreign body from Injury | Coughing/vomiting blood | Abnormal glucose |
|
Genital problem—complaint of penis, testicle or vulva (includes sexual assault) | Foreign body—Inhaled | Confusion | Headache |
| Suspected tuberculosis | Pain | Urinary problem | Speech problem |
| Unresponsive | Suspected flu / cold | Ear/nose/mouth problem | Eye problem |
| Bloody diarrhea | |||
| Poisoning/ingestion/medication problem | Unable to eat | Non-bloody diarrhea | Cough |
| Rectal problem | Shortness of breath | Constipation | Chest pain |
| Focal weak/numb | Limb weakness/facial droop | Suspected HIV | |
| Medication Issue | Generalized weakness or fatigue | Suspected malaria | |
| GU complaint | Alcohol or drug related problem | Abdominal pain | |
| Fits/seizure | Foreign body—swallowed | ||
| Fainting or dizziness | Nausea or vomiting | ||
| Suspected cancer/mass | Vaginal bleeding | ||
| Pregnancy problem | Fracture or deformity | ||
| Wound from injury | Difficulty walking | ||
| Rash/skin problem | Jaundice | ||
| Breathing problem | Psychiatric illness or suicidal | ||
| Limb/swelling |