Table 2

Patient anxiety scores and satisfaction with the environment and doctor–patient communication in the old and new premises (unpaired t-tests).

Score (patient numbers)
Old premises (phase 1)New premises (phase 2)Mean difference95% CIP-value
STAI before consultation (range 6–24)11.65 (975)10.93 (845)0.720.37 to 1.08<0.001
STAI after consultation (range 6–24)10.50 (935)10.12 (800)0.370.03 to 0.720.033
Reception/waiting area satisfaction (range 9–45)33.31 (960)39.77 (775)6.465.97 to 6.95<0.001
Consultation room satisfaction (range 6–30)22.95 (1010)26.74 (850)3.83.44 to 4.15<0.001
Doctor satisfaction (six doctors) (range 6–42)37.61 (715)38.49 (590)0.880.30 to 1.460.003