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Table 4 Results for each task. Subjective ratings expressed as mean (95% CI), Task performance results expressed as mean ± SD

From: The perceived effects and comfort of various body armour systems on police officers while performing occupational tasks

 

ILAV A

ILAV B

ILAV C

N

Victim Drag

 RPE

4.7(3.6–5.8)

3.6 (2.6–4.7)

4.0 (2.8–5.2)

3.8 (2.4–5.3)

 Time to complete

5.74 ± 0.94 s

5.47 ± 0.87

5.50 ± 1.06 s

5.56 ± 0.85 s

Vehicle Exit

 Subjective Rating

−3.58 (−6.0 to −1.1)

+ 0.26 (−2.1 to + 2.5)

−0.55 (− 1.8 to + 0.8)

−0.85 (−4.7 to + 3.0)

 Time to complete

3.49 ± 0.28

3.41 ± 0.23

3.40 ± 0.38

3.41 ± 0.43

Range Shoot

 Subjective Rating

−2.1 (−5.5 to + 1.3)

+ 2.7 (+ 0.4 to + 5.0)

− 1.7 (−4.4 to + 0.9)

+ 1.4 (− 2.2 to + 5.0)

 Score

80.73 ± 12.25

85.64 ± 7.04

81.45 ± 9.06

83.82 ± 11.20