Table 2.
Responses to the queries of the telephone survey in the two groups
| Question number | Group B (n = 62) | Group A (n = 36) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median (IQR) or n (%) | |||
| Q#1: comprehensibility of the tool | 3 (2–4) | 4 (3–4) | < 0.0001 |
| Q#1: scarce-to-sufficient comprehension | 19 (30.6) | 1 (2.8) | 0.001 |
| Q#2: ease of compilation of post-surgical diary | – | 4 (3–4) | – |
| Q#2: scarce-to-sufficient ease of compilation of the post-surgical diary | – | 1 (2.8) | – |
| Q#3: improved outcome of intervention (YES) | 37 (59.7) | 31 (86.1) | 0.007 |
| Q#4: sensation of being better followed in the postoperative course (YES) | 48 (77.4) | 36 (100.0) | 0.002 |
| Q#5: similar clinical course without the post-surgical tools (YES) | 32 (51.6) | 15 (41.7) | 0.4 |
| Q#6: WhatsApp Messenger useful tool | – | 36 (100.0) | – |
Group B: No WhatsApp Group; Group A: WhatsApp Group; IQR, interquartile ranges; n, number; Q, question