Same-day physical therapy consults in an outpatient neuromuscular disease physician clinic

Figures & data

Table 1 Patient satisfaction results

Question item	5 – Strongly agree N (%)	4 – Agree N (%)	Mean Likert score
Q1. I am satisfied to have had same-day PT access during my visit with the physician.	52 (83.87)	9 (14.52)	4.85
Q2. I had a positive experience with my physical therapist today.	54 (88.5)	7 (11.5)	4.88
Q3. My immediate physical therapy needs were met today or I was provided the necessary follow-up care.	38 (62.3)	23 (37.7)	4.62
Q4. My wait time to see the physical therapist was acceptable.	35 (57.4)	26 (42.6)	4.57
Q5. The physical therapist educated me about my disease or condition.*	33 (54.1)	26 (42.6)	4.51
Q6. The information provided by the physical therapist was easy for me to understand.	41 (67.2)	20 (32.8)	4.67
Q7. I received information on how to make a follow-up appointment.*	43 (70.4)	17 (27.8)	4.69
Q8. I would recommend this service for a friend or family member.	55 (90.1)	6 (9.83)	4.90

Note:

* Two respondents on question 5 and one respondent on question 7 indicated a score of “3 – neither agree nor disagree”.

Abbreviation: PT, physical therapy.

Table 2 Patient characteristics

N	134
Mean age (years)	54.22
Age (SD)	19.81
Median age (years)	60
Sex	n (%)
Female	58 (43.3)
Male	76 (56.7)
Distance from University of Utah (miles)	n (%)
0–20	65 (48.5)
21–40	19 (14.2)
41–60	11 (8.2)
60+	39 (29.1)

Abbreviation: SD, standard deviation.