Table 11 Panel’s self-reported use, perceived clinical validity and effects of the treatment environment (Round 1; n = 39)
Rank | Sub-set | Statement | Self-reported use (%) | Valid (%) | Enhance Treatment (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Treatment environment/setting (k = 9 statements) | |||||
1 | Interior design/layout | Ensuring treatment facilities have privacy provisions (e.g., private changing area and treatment room, curtains/blinds on windows) | 92.3 (n = 36) | 82.1 (n = 32) | 61.5 (n = 24) |
2* | Interior design/layout | Considering seating provisions in treatment office (e.g., relative position to desk, additional chairs for carer) | 87.2 (n = 34) | 79.5 (n = 31) | 59.0 (n = 23) |
3.5 | Setting’s décor | Waiting areas and treatment facilities are uncluttered and tidy | 84.6 (n = 33) | 71.8 (n = 28) | 59.0 (n = 23) |
3.5* | Setting’s décor | Decorating the waiting area with cheerful ornamentation (e.g., healthy indoor plants, leisure reading materials, comfortable cushions) | 84.6 (n = 33) | 71.8 (n = 28) | 59.0 (n = 23) |
5 | Interior design/layout | Ensuring facilities have ample natural light or windows, and are suitably heated/ventilated (i.e., comfortable temperature) | 79.5 (n = 31) | 79.5 (n = 31) | 69.2 (n = 27) |
6 | Setting’s décor | Providing visual indicators or cues to signify it is a medical setting (e.g., model of spine, patient information brochures, medicalised décor) | 71.8 (n = 28) | 64.1 (n = 25) | 53.8 (n = 21) |
7* | Interior design/layout | Considering seating provisions in the waiting areas (e.g., quantity, varying chair sizes, general arrangement) | 64.1 (n = 25) | 74.4 (n = 29) | 59.0 (n = 23) |
8* | Setting’s décor | Using nature artworks that include green vegetation, flowers, or water may help to reduce anxiety | 48.7 (n = 19) | 59.0 (n = 23) | 59.0 (n = 23) |
9* | Setting’s décor | Combining positive distractors such as soft or soothing music, nice aromas, hot or cold beverages | 46.2 (n = 18) | 56.4 (n = 22) | 59.0 (n = 23) |