4.3. Analysis.

Comparison 4 Email compared to standard methods of communication: Primary outcome, patient behaviours/actions, Outcome 3 How did communication with the surgeon affect your ability to make appropriate work/family arrangements for the operation (Scale 1‐7).

How did communication with the surgeon affect your ability to make appropriate work/family arrangements for the operation (Scale 1‐7)
Study	Email group (mean)	Email group (total)	Standard group (mean)	Standard group (total)
Stalberg 2008	6.3	37	5.9	37