Table 7 Results (non-consultant hospital doctors’ perspectives)
n = 6Strongly agreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly disagree
Q1 – Could you and the patient see the doctor via the robot?3 (50%)3 (50%)000
Q2 – Could you and the patient communicate with the doctor?1 (16.67%)5 (8.34%)000
Q3 – Did you feel the patient could discuss any symptoms/issues bothering him/her?1 (16.67%)4 (66.67%)1 (16.67%)00
Q4 – Did the team effectively communciate vital signs/examination findings to the senior doctor?2 (33.34%)3 (50%)1 (16.67%)00
Q5 – Could you ask questions you had relating to patient care?3 (50%)3 (50%)000
Q6 – Did you feel patient confidentiality was maintained on the ward round?04 (66.67%)1 (16.67%)1 (16.67%)0
Q7 – Was the patient’s dignity preserved on the ward round?1 (16.67%)3 (50%)2 (33.34%)00
Q10 – Were you and the patient appropriately informed of the management plan?2 (33.34%)3 (50%)1 (16.67%)00
Q11 – Were you satisfied with the diagnosis and management plan?2 (33.34%)4 (66.67%)000
Q12 – Do you feel an appropriate amount of time was spent with the patient?2 (33.34%)4 (66.67%)000
Q14 – Do you think telecommunication ward rounds are a satisfactory solution if the consultant cannot be physically present in the hospital?3 (50%)3 (50%)000
Q15 – Would you be comfortable with regular telecommunication ward rounds?3 (50%)3 (50%)000