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Table 5 Questionnaires for patients and doctors

From: The efficacy of using 3D printing models in the treatment of fractures: a randomised clinical trial

Question

Subjective field (for patients)

Average score

P

1

How much do you know about your fracture situation? (Routine treatment group)

5.1 ± 2.1

0.000

2

How much do you know about your fracture situation? (3D model group)

7.6 ± 1.6

3

How much do you know about your surgical plan? (Routine treatment group)

5.4 ± 1.9

0.001

4

How much do you know about your surgical plan? (3D model group)

7.3 ± 1.8

5

How much did the 3D prototype help you to obtain a clear understanding of your condition?

91 ± 0.5

6

How much would you like the doctor to use a 3D prototype to communicate with you about your condition?

9.3 ± 0.5

 

Subjective field (for doctors)

  

1

Degree of verisimilitude of the 3D prototype to the actual fracture

8.7 ± 1.4

2

Usefulness of the 3D prototype for preoperative planning

5.9 ± 1.6

3

Usefulness of the 3D prototype for communicating with patients

9.1 ± 0.8

4

Overall usefulness of 3D printing models

6.7 ± 1.4

5

Would you use 3D printing models to treat a complex fracture again?

Yes = 8

No = 22