Table 3.
Acceptability outcomes.
| Author year country | Design | Sample size | Sampling | Nature of intervention | Timing of outcome measurement | Acceptability outcome | Response rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burdett et al. (2010) UK | Cross-sectional | 325 | Convenience | Mandatory academic activity | Post-intervention |
•70% rated the session excellent. •56% thought the structure was excellent, 42% thought it was good. •66% rated content as excellent, 33% as good. •100% would recommend the session. |
Not reported |
| DallaPiazza et al. (2018) US | Cross-sectional | 536 | Convenience | Mandatory academic activity | Post-intervention |
•63% agreed to a great and 26% to a moderate degree that they felt more comfortable using concrete tools delivered. •71% agreed to a great and 21% to a moderate degree that additional training on this topic would be beneficial. •72% felt objectives had been met considerable/in very high degree. |
30–41% |
| Knaak (2018) Canada | UPPI | 198 | Self-selected convenience | Voluntary | Post-intervention |
•87.6% strongly agreed or agreed the program addresses their learning needs. •93.8% strongly agreed or agreed it was relevant to their practice. •92.2% strongly agreed or agreed it enhanced their knowledge in the area. •78.1% strongly agreed or agreed they would recommend it. |
77.16% |
| Shah et al. (2014) India | CPPI | 91 | Convenience | Mandatory academic activity |
Post-intervention |
•89–100% rated it as useful and easy to understand. •95% felt it will change their practice and would recommend it. •9–22% reported some of the materials made them uncomfortable. •38–40% report feeling embarrassed to share their opinions. •87–93% felt they could be honest about their beliefs. |
100% |
| Sherman et al. (2019) US | Cross-sectional | 31 | Not reported | Not mentioned | Post-intervention |
•88% qualified it as excellent and 13% as very good. •100% would strongly recommend it. |
100% |
| Webb and Sergison, (2003) UK | Cross-sectional | 140 | Self-selected convenience | Voluntary | Huddersfield: Post-intervention Cardiff: 2–7 years post-intervention |
Huddersfield: •98% rated the course as good or excellent. •75% said training met most to all of their needs. •99% stated the course outcomes were achieved. •96% were satisfied/very satisfied with the practical info given. •21% said they would like further training Cardiff: •83% rated the course as relevant or highly relevant. •79% said this was the first such training attended. •52% felt they would like further training. |
Huddersfield: 97%, Cardiff: 62% |
CPPI: controlled pre-post study.