Table 4.
Study type and source of expectations for included studies
| Study Type | Study Number | % of Total (N = 90) |
|---|---|---|
| Observational (analytical) | 72 | 80 |
| Cohort | 48 | 53 |
| Cross‐sectional | 24 | 27 |
| Observational (descriptive) | 14 | 16 |
| Survey development & validation | 9 | 10 |
| Qualitative | 5 | 5.6 |
| Experimental | 3 | 3.3 |
| RCT | 3a | 3.3 |
| Mixed | 1 | 1.1 |
| Combination Cohort + RCT | 1 | 1.1 |
| Whose Expectations Measured | Study Number | % of total (N = 90) |
|---|---|---|
| Patient | 81 | 90 |
| Physician | 5 | 5.6 |
| Patient & Physician | 4 | 4.4 |
Abbreviation: RCT, randomized control trial. aOne study investigated the extent that intervention modified expectations.