Table 2.
Subgroup Analysis of Patient Responses by Resectability
| Resectable (n = 28) | Unresectable/nonsurgical candidate (n = 15) | Locally advanced/borderline resectability (n = 7) | Further work-up required (n = 3) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Previsit: I understand my disease. | 2.4 ± 1.1 (2) | 2.7 ± 1.3 (2) | 2.9 ± 1.2 (3) | 2.3 ± 1.2 (2) |
| Time spent reviewing imaging. | 151 ± 65 sec (155 sec) | 142 ± 106 sec (91 sec) | 283 ± 177 sec (232 sec) | 71 ± 15 sec (71 sec) |
| Postvisit: I understand my disease. | 1.6 ± 0.9 (1) | 1.9 ± 1.2 (2) | 1.7 ± 1.4 (1) | 2.3 ± 1.2 (2) |
| Postvisit: I understand my disease better having seen my CT or MRI scan. | 1.5 ± 0.9 (1) | 1.5 ± 1.1 (1) | 2 ± 1.4 (2) | 1.3 ± 0.5 (1) |
| If resectable: I understand my planned operation. | 1.6 ± 0.7 (1) | N/A | 2.8 ± 1.5 (2.5) | 2 ± 0 (2) |
| If resectable: I understand my planned operation better having seen my CT or MRI scan. | 1.6 ± 0.8 (1) | N/A | 2.3 ± 1.6 (1.5) | 2 ± 0 (2) |
| If unresectable: The surgeon's review of my CT or MRI scan was important in helping me understand why I am not a candidate for surgery. | N/A | 1.25 ± 0.4 (1) | 1 ± 0 (1) | 1.5 ± 0.5 (1.5) |
Data presented as mean ± standard deviation (median).
A Likert scale (1 = strongly agree, 2 = agree, 3 = either agree or disagree, 4 = disagree, 5 = strongly disagree) was used to quantify responses to the selected pre- and postvisit statements.