Table 2 Comparison of observed group means and standard deviations of GP clinical assistance items

How well did the mobiletype information assist with…

  Gaining picture of patient’s current functioning?

39

2.62 (0.71)

56

3.00 (0.85)

.023

0.48

  Helping patient better understand current situation/functioning?

39

2.56 (0.88)

56

2.75 (0.94)

.333

0.20

To what extent was the mobiletype program helpful with.

  Medication?

36

2.33 (1.04)

54

2.89 (1.00)

.013

0.55

  Alternative treatment not involving medication?

37

2.76 (1.04)

55

3.11 (0.94)

.094

0.36

  Referrals?

37

2.35 (0.98)

50

2.90 (0.99)

.012

0.56

To what extent was the mobiletype program helpful with…

  Diagnosis?

36

2.47 (1.16)

55

3.18 (0.92)

.002

0.69

  Communication?

37

2.92 (1.14)

54

3.39 (0.90)

.031

0.47

  Maintaining trust?

37

2.95 (1.10)

54

3.09 (0.98)

.506

0.14

  Patient’s specific medical problem?

36

2.42 (1.08)

48

2.96 (1.01)

.021

0.52

  Patient’s mental health problems?

36

2.81 (1.12)

55

3.36 (0.91)

.011

0.56

  Knowledge about patient?

37

3.27 (1.02)

53

3.43 (1.03)

.458

0.16