Table 2 Mean scores for the included studies computed as simple arithmetic means
Parameter | Standard Informed Consent, Cases | Standard Informed Consent, Controls | Mean values | Enhanced Informed Consent, Cases | Enhanced Informed Consent, Controls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Understanding | 17.8 | 23.7 | 20.16 | 22.29 | 25.13 |
Appreciation | 3.98 | 5.36 | 4.53 | 5.03 | 5.61 |
Reasoning | 4.96 | 6.18 | 5.45 | 5.46 | 5.63 |
Expressing a choice | 1.90 | 1.97 | 1.93 | 1.99 | 1.99 |
Total No. of Subjects | 582 | 389 | 102 | 69 |