Table 2. Differences Between Groups for Pre and Post-Survey Responses on their Knowledge and Perceptions of MTM Services.
Itemsa | Pre-Test | Post-Test | Education vs. Brochure Pre-test p-value | Education vs. Brochure Post-test p-value | ||
Education Group Median | Brochure Group Median | Education Group Median | Brochure Group Median | |||
1. I am familiar with what an MTM service is. | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1.5 | 0.254 | 0.047 |
2. I am familiar with the different parts involved with MTM services. | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0.341 | 0.014 |
3. I am familiar with who provides MTM services. | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0.090 | 0.014 |
4. I am familiar with the term Personal Medication Record (PMR). | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0.627 | 0.064 |
5. I am familiar with the term Medication Action Plan (MAP). | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0.303 | 0.033 |
6. My current health condition makes me a good candidate for MTM services. | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1.000 | 0.047 |
7. Using MTM services would help me get the most out of my medications. | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0.815 | 0.047 |
8. Using MTM services would help save me money on my medications. | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0.969 | 0.254 |
9. Using MTM services could keep me from having to go to the hospital. | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0.602 | 0.875 |
10. Using MTM services would help make sure that I am taking all of my medications safely. | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0.553 | 0.023 |
11. Using MTM services would help make sure that I am taking all of my medications correctly. | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0.872 | 0.014 |
12. Using MTM services would benefit my health condition overall. | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0.679 | 0.303 |
13. I know how to sign up for MTM services if I would want to. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0.174 | 0.014 |
14. The benefits of MTM services are worth having to go to an appointment. | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0.928 | 0.033 |
15. I am likely to use MTM services in the future. | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0.553 | 0.033 |
1=Strongly Disagree, 2=Disagree, 3=Neutral, 4=Agree, 5=Strongly Agree
Statistical Test: Mann Whitney U