Table 4.
The distribution of data about befriending with an orthopaedist, utilizing the information obtained and postoperative follow-ups (n = 1890)
| n | (%) | |
| Sending friend request to an orthopaedist on Facebook | 162 | (8.6) |
| Befriending with an orthopaedist on Facebook | 142 | (7.5) |
| Do you think that orthopaedists should keep in contact with you over the internet? | ||
| Not necessary | 1007 | (53.3) |
| Necessary | 883 | (46.7) |
| 1Which one(s) of the following do you prefer to ask your physician a question? | ||
| 17 | (0.9) | |
| 54 | (2.9) | |
| 144 | (7.6) | |
| Text-message to cell-phone | 150 | (7.9) |
| 176 | (9.3) | |
| What’s App | 204 | (10.8) |
| Call his/her cell-phone | 814 | (43.1) |
| Other | 301 | (15.9) |
1
More than one option was selected.