Table 1 Percentage of patients who responded “strongly agree” to the individual questions in the patient satisfaction questionnaire, comparing extended scope physiotherapist (ESP), emergency nurse practitioner (ENP) and doctor (all grades).
| Question | ESP | ENP | Doctor | p value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I felt I received good advice and information about my condition | 48.4 | 24.3 | 25.5 | 0.03 |
| I was given enough time to ask questions and discuss my condition | 45.5 | 18.9 | 27.7 | 0.05 |
| I felt confident the member of staff could deal with my condition | 48.4 | 37.8 | 31.9 | 0.123 |
| I felt confident the member of staff would have got a second opinion if necessary | 47.2 | 27.0 | 25.0 | 0.08 |
| The member of staff explained the results of the assessment | 50.0 | 29.7 | 19.1 | 0.01 |
| The member of staff explained what would happen next regarding my injury | 43.8 | 27.0 | 26.7 | 0.049 |
| Over all I was satisfied with the treatment received | 54.5 | 38.9 | 35.6 | 0.048 |
*Pearson χ2 test.