Table 5 Bivariate association of DSQ independent variables with the primary outcome on a binary scale
From: Patient perceptions in quality of care: report from university veterans clinic
Variables* | Frequency** (percentage) of respondents’ agreement | P-value** |
|---|---|---|
***General Satisfaction | 120 (68.57%) | 0.009 |
Quality of Care 1: Careful examination | 147 (84%) | 0.008 |
Quality of Care 2: Respectful towards patients | 150 (85.71%) | 0.0003 |
***Quality of Care 3: Not so thorough dental students | 8 (4.62%) | 0.144 |
Quality of Care 4: Explanatory about treatment procedures | 147 (84.48%) | 0.021 |
Quality of Care 5: Modern clinic | 147 (83.05%) | 0.014 |
***Quality of Care 6: Not helpful dental students | 11 (6.29%) | 0.103 |
***Pain Management 1: Painful procedures | 22 (12.57%) | 0.228 |
***Pain Management 2: Efforts in reducing pain | 135 (77.59%) | 0.013 |
Pain Management 3: Patients not concerned about feeling pain | 98 (56.32%) | 0.022 |
***Availability: Lower availability of dentists | 18 (10.34%) | 0.247 |
Convenience: Conveniently located clinic | 97 (55.43%) | 0.123 |
***Accessibility 1: Appointment not easily available | 26 (15.03%) | 0.056 |
Accessibility 2: Suitable office hours | 122 (69.71%) | 0.015 |