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Table 3 Reason behind patient preferences for diagnostic investigation of the uterine cavity and subsequent therapy on a Likert scale

From: Diagnostic hysteroscopy and saline infusion sonography in the diagnosis of intrauterine abnormalities: an assessment of patient preference

 

Likert score median (25th–75th percentile)

Regarding diagnostic investigation

 Least discomfort as possible

4 (3–5)

 Diagnosis and treatment in one session

4 (4–5)

 Time to consider treatment options

4 (3–4)

 Small risk failure investigation

4 (4–5)

Regarding therapy

 Short waiting time therapy

5 (4–5)

 Small surgery risk

5 (4–5)

 Anaesthesia during therapy

3 (3–4)

 No anaesthesia during therapy

3 (3–4)

 High chance therapy successful

5 (5–5)

  1. 1 very unimportant, 2 unimportant, 3 neutral, 4 important, 5 very important