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. 2021 Nov 16;11(11):1703. doi: 10.3390/biom11111703

Table 3.

Average values of opinions of the multidisciplinary team and patient relatives on 3D modeling based on a questionnaire survey. Range of values: 1 = strongly disagree, 2 = disagree, 3 = indifferent, 4 = agree, 5 = strongly agree; n/a: non-applicable.

Questions Multidisciplinary Team
(46 Replies)
Patient Relatives
(28 Replies)
3D virtual models helped understand the anatomy/clinical situation 4.8 2.7
3D-printed model provided additional information 4.1 (surgeons: 5) 4.9
Accuracy 4.1 n/a
Improved communication 4.9 5
Facilitated patient safety intraoperatively 4.9 n/a
Cost/benefit adequacy 4 n/a
Undertake the extra work associated with 3D modeling/printing 4.7 n/a
Would you assume the additional cost of 3D modeling/printing 4.1 4.8