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Table 2 Differences in doctor-patient relationship before and during the pandemic measured by PDRQ-9

From: Doctor-patient relationship improved during COVID-19 pandemic, but weakness remains

Variables

Pre-pandemic

During- pandemic

t

P

DPR1

4.20 ± 0.79

4.81 ± 0.50

− 52.878

< 0.001

DPR2

3.44 ± 1.02

3.48 ± 0.96

−6.208

< 0.001

DPR3

4.06 ± 0.82

4.50 ± 0.74

−25.85

< 0.001

DPR4

3.74 ± 0.94

4.43 ± 0.78

−46.379

< 0.001

DPR5

3.88 ± 0.9

4.52 ± 0.72

−43.496

< 0.001

DPR6

3.82 ± 0.88

3.83 ± 0.85

−2.503

0.012

DPR7

4.00 ± 0.84

4.01 ± 0.80

−1.688

0.091

DPR8

3.87 ± 0.88

4.15 ± 0.65

−25.633

< 0.001

DPR9

3.73 ± 0.96

3.92 ± 0.80

−16.342

< 0.001

Average total score

3.86 ± 0.67

4.18 ± 0.51

−52.687

< 0.001

  1. Note: DPR1: My doctor helps me; DPR2: My doctor has enough time for me; DPR3: I trust my doctor; DPR4: My doctor understands me; DPR5: My doctor is dedicated to help me; DPR6: My doctor and I agree about the nature of my medical symptoms; DPR7: I can talk to my doctor; DPR8: I feel content with my doctor’s treatment; DPR9: I find my doctor easily accessible