Patient characteristics: experimental and control groups.
| Measure | Total | Tape | No tape | 95% CI for differences between means |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total participants | 180 | 95 | 85 | |
| Females | 88 | 43 | 45 | |
| Males | 92 | 52 | 40 | |
| Mean age in years | 40 | 40 | 39 | |
| Control over condition: mean rating (SD) where 4 = very high control | 2.15 (1.12) | 2.15 (1.10) | 2.15 (1.15) | −0.33 to 0.34 |
| Mean consultation frequency in past 6 months (SD) | 1.09 (0.81) | 1.09 (0.86) | 1.09 (0.75) | −0.24 to 0.24 |
| Pre-tape understanding of consultation: mean rating (SD) where 4 = very good | 3.76 (0.45) | 3.73 (0.49) | 3.80 (0.40) | −0.06 to 0.21 |
| Pre-tape satisfaction with consultation: mean rating (SD) where 4 = very good | 3.73 (0.59) | 3.75 (0.60) | 3.71 (0.57) | −0.21 to 0.13 |
aSD = standard deviation.