Table 4 Results of the Family Feedback Questionnaire
Item | Family carers (N = 18) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean | SD | nAgree (SA + A) | nDisagree (SD + D) | |
DT was helpful to my family member | 4.22 | 0.647 | 16 | 0 |
DT has given my family member a heightened sense of purpose or meaning | 3.87 | 1.060 | 10 | 2 |
DT helped increase my family member’s sense of dignity | 3.56 | 0.984 | 8 | 2 |
DT helped prepare my family member for the end of life, whenever that may occur | 3.33 | 0.970 | 9 | 3 |
DT was an important component of my family member’s care as any other aspect of their care, including symptom management | 3.61 | 0.979 | 11 | 3 |
DT helped reduce my family member’s suffering | 3.22 | 1.003 | 7 | 5 |
DT helped increase my family member’s hopefulness about the future | 3.17 | 0.857 | 6 | 4 |
The DT document helped me during this time of our life | 3.33 | 1.085 | 9 | 4 |
DT has helped me prepare for the end of life of my family member, whenever that may occur | 3.11 | 0.832 | 5 | 4 |
DT was helpful in reducing my feelings of stress as a carer | 3.00 | 0.907 | 5 | 6 |
DT helped me feel closer to my family member | 2.94 | 0.938 | 6 | 6 |
DT has increased my hopefulness about the future | 3.11 | 0.758 | 6 | 4 |
The DT document will continue to be a source of comfort for my family and me | 3.83 | 0.618 | 13 | 0 |
I would recommend DT to other patients of family members who are dealing with MND | 4.00 | 0.686 | 14 | 0 |
Scoring: 1 strongly disagree , 2 disagree , 3 neither agree or disagree , 4 agree , 5 strongly agree . | ||||