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. 2023 Oct 13;27(4):136–142. doi: 10.7812/TPP/22.178

Table 3:

Empathic Inquiry patient survey results

Characteristic (N = 132) % a
How good was the person you spoke with today at making you feel at ease?
 Excellent 80
 Very good 14
 Good/fair/poor 7
How good was the person you spoke with today at letting you tell your story?
 Excellent 77
 Very good 17
 Good/fair/poor 6
How good was the person you spoke with today at really listening?
 Excellent 80
 Very good 14
 Good/fair/poor 6
How good was the person you spoke with today at being interested in you as a whole person?
 Excellent 77
 Very good 18
 Good/fair/poor 5
How good was the person you spoke with today at fully understanding your concerns?
 Excellent 79
 Very good 14
 Good/fair/poor/NA 7
How good was the person you spoke with today at showing care and compassion?
 Excellent 77
 Very good 14
 Good/Fair/Poor 8
How good was the person you spoke with today at being positive?
 Excellent 81
 Very good 11
 Good/fair/poor 8
How good was the person you spoke with today at explaining things clearly?
 Excellent 85
 Very good 8
 Good/fair/poor 8
How good was the person you spoke with today at helping you to take control?
 Excellent 77
 Very good 12
 Good/fair/poor 7
How good was the person you spoke with today at making a plan of action with you?
 Excellent 77
 Very good 12
 Good/fair/poor 8
After my conversation today, I have a better relationship with my care team.
 Strongly agree 64
 Somewhat agree 28
 Disagree 2
After my conversation today, I know more about how the health center can assist me with needs beyond my medical care.
 Strongly agree 74
 Somewhat agree 20
 Disagree 2
After my conversation today, I have the information I need to reach out to these new resources.
 Strongly agree 75
 Somewhat agree 20
 Disagree 2
After my conversation today, I feel confident I can get the help I need.
 Strongly agree 80
 Somewhat agree 16
 Disagree 4
After my conversation today, I felt the conversation was a good use of my time.
 Strongly agree 83
 Somewhat agree 14
 Disagree 2

Note: Total surveys received = 132 (English = 116, Spanish = 16).

a

Numbers may not sum to 100% because of response of “don’t know” or “not applicable.”