Table 1 Responses to statements about the specific missed appointment
Item: | N | n Yes | % (95% CI) answering Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
I forgot about the appointment | 89 | 44 | 49.4 (38.7, 60.3) |
I tried very hard to cancel the appointment | 81 | 24 | 29.6 (20.2, 40.8) |
The appointment was at an inconvenient time | 81 | 24 | 29.6 (20.0, 40.8) |
I had family commitments | 80 | 20 | 25.0 (16.0, 35.0) |
I was too ill to attend | 84 | 20 | 23.8 (15.2, 34.3) |
The appointment wasn't with the doctor of my choice | 76 | 12 | 15.8 (8.4, 2.6) |
My GP asked me to come back on that day | 78 | 11 | 14.1 (7.3, 2.4) |
I was unable to get transport | 78 | 11 | 14.1 (7.3, 2.4) |
I overslept | 79 | 11 | 13.9 (7.2, 2.4) |
I did cancel before the appointmenta | 82 | 10 | 12.2 (6.0, 21.3) |
My symptoms were better / problems resolved | 79 | 9 | 11.4 (5.3, 20.5) |
I was unable to get time off work | 77 | 6 | 7.8 (2.9, 16.2) |
I was there and did not miss the appointmenta | 80 | 5 | 6.3 (2.1, 14.0) |
I was unable to get there because of the weather | 78 | 2 | 2.6 (0.3, 8.9) |
I was in hospital at the time | 77 | 2 | 2.6 (0.3, 9.1) |
I couldn't be bothered | 76 | 1 | 1.3 (0.0, 7.1) |