Table 3 Comparison of patient satisfaction with anesthesia consultation
Clinic group | Conventional group | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
(n = 176) | (n = 176) | ||
a. Consultation took place without time pressure (mean, SD) | 4.94 ± 0.69 | 4.76 ± 0.84 | 0.03 |
b. Explanations were easily understood (mean, SD) | 5.01 ± 0.48 | 4.99 ± 0.53 | 0.67 |
c. Questions were clarified (mean, SD) | 4.95 ± 0.70 | 4.89 ± 0.75 | 0.42 |
d. More informed about procedure (mean, SD) | 5.05 ± 0.56 | 4.80 ± 0.83 | <0.01 |
e. Process of consultation was clear (mean, SD) | 4.70 ± 0.97 | 4.58 ± 1.01 | 0.26 |
Global satisfaction score | 5.05 ± 0.44 | 5.00 ± 0.47 | 0.27 |
Summated score (a to e) (%) | 82.16 ± 6.88 | 80.06 ± 8.27 | 0.01 |