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Table 2 Comparison of parental anxiety and satisfaction between the two groups

From: Using WeChat to guide preparation before transthoracic echocardiography reduces anxiety and improves satisfaction of parents of infants with congenital heart disease

 

The WeChat group (n = 44)

The routine group (n = 47)

P

The preoperative state anxiety score

33.0 ± 6.6

37.6± 9.7

0.011

The preoperative trait anxiety score

33.1± 4.5

36.7 ± 8.0

0..010

General satisfaction

3.9 ± 0.8

3.4± 0.8

0.002

Technical quality

3.8± 0.9

3.7± 0.8

0.248

Interpersonal manner

3.8 ± 0.9

3.4± 0.9

0,034

Communication

4.9 ± 0.8

3.1± 0.9

0.001

Financial aspects

3.9± 0.9

3.6 ± 0.8

0.184

Time spent with doctor

3.9± 0.8

3.4 ± 0.7

0.002

Accessibility and convenience

4.2± 0.6

3.0± 0.8

0.001