Role of clinical pathway in improving the quality of care for patients with faecal incontinence: A randomised trial

Table 8 Comparison of patient satisfaction score between the integrated rapid assessment and treatment and the standard care pathways

Please rate your degree of satisfaction with each of the following aspect	Standard care pathway median (IQR)	IRAT pathway median (IQR)	P value
The waiting time from seeing your GP until been seen at York hospital was acceptable	4 (3-4)	4 (4-5)	0.07
The waiting time from being seen at York Hospital until completing your treatment was acceptable	4 (3-4)	4 (4-5)	0.03
The questions you were asked to complete were relevant to your problem?	4 (4-4)	4 (4-5)	0.24
The questions you were asked to complete were clear and easy to answer?	4 (4-4)	4 (4-5)	0.28
The questions you were asked to complete covered all aspect of your problem?	4 (3-4)	4 (4-5)	0.01
You were supported and given clear advices/instructions throughout management	4 (4-4)	4 (4-5)	0.08
You were given enough time to explain your problem/concerns	4 (4-4)	4 (4-5)	0.08
Your privacy and dignity were respected throughout management	4 (4-5)	4 (4-5)	0.43
The over all quality of care you received was high	4.5 (4-5)	4 (4-5)	0.85

IRAT: Integrated Rapid Assessment and Treatment.