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Table 3 Feedback scores for patients seen via tele-psychiatry in 2012 (N = 51)

From: Community based telepsychiatry service for older adults residing in a rural and remote region- utilization pattern and satisfaction among stakeholders

Feedback Question

Mean ± SD

Percentage satisfieda (n)

Percentage unsurea (n)

Percentage dissatisfieda (n)

1. The waiting period for the consultation was satisfactory (i.e The time interval between making contact with the service and appointment for consultation)

4.14 ± 0.94

84.4 (43)

7.8 (4)

7.8 (4)

2. Sufficient explanation was provided regarding the process

4.18 ± 0.71

86.2 (44)

11.8 (6)

2.0 (1)

3. My privacy and confidentiality was respected

4.41 ± 0.61

98.0 (50)

0 (0)

2.0 (1)

4. I was able to see clearly

4.24 ± 0.79

92.2 (47)

3.9 (2)

3.9 (2)

5. I was able to hear clearly

4.00 ± 1.00

80.4 (41)

7.8 (4)

11.8 (6)

6. I was able to express myself adequately using this mode of assessment

4.20 ± 0.78

86.3 (44)

9.8 (5)

3.9 (2)

7. I felt comfortable discussing my problems using this mode of assessment

4.22 ± 0.78

90.2 (46)

3.9 (2)

5.9 (3)

8. The assessment addressed my needs

3.90 ± 0.83

68.6 (35)

27.5 (14)

3.9 (2)

9. The recommendations made were useful

3.88 ± 0.77

72.5 (37)

23.5 (12)

3.9 (2)

10. I am satisfied with the consultation

4.14 ± 0.75

86.3 (44)

9.8 (5)

3.9 (2)

11. I would prefer to use it again?

4.02 ± 0.81

76.5 (39)

19.6 (10)

3.9 (2)

12. I would recommend it to others?

4.08 ± 0.85

86.3 (44)

7.8 (4)

5.9 (3)

  1. Likert Scale: 1-strongly disagree, 2- disagree, 3-neither agree nor disagree, 4- agree, 5- strongly agree
  2. aSatisfied: agree or strongly agree, Dissatisfied: disagree or strongly disagree, Unsure: Neither agree nor disagree