Table 3

Results of t tests comparing staff perceptions of the ward environment pre and post move

Scale	Phase	Mean†	SD	t	p-Value
Efficiency of physical environment	Pre	2.81	0.67	−3.346	0.001*
Efficiency of physical environment	Post	3.24	0.70	−3.346	0.001*
Ability to deliver high-quality care	Pre	3.20	0.66	2.59	0.011*
Ability to deliver high-quality care	Post	2.88	0.67	2.59	0.011*
Staff amenity	Pre	2.95	0.67	−0.373	0.710
Staff amenity	Post	2.99	0.73	−0.373	0.710
Patient amenity	Pre	2.82	0.64	−5.52	<0.001*
Patient amenity	Post	3.43	0.50	−5.52	<0.001*
Layout supports infection control	Pre	2.75	1.11	−8.39	<0.001*
Layout supports infection control	Post	4.25	0.73	−8.39	<0.001*
Patient privacy and confidentiality	Pre	2.54	1.15	−10.14	<0.001*
Patient privacy and confidentiality	Post	4.31	0.59	−10.14	<0.001*
Teamwork and training	Pre	3.55	0.64	4.34	<0.001*
Teamwork and training	Post	2.96	0.77	4.34	<0.001*
Patient safety	Pre	3.23	0.69	−7.32	0.466
Patient safety	Post	3.32	0.67	−7.32	0.466
Staff safety	Pre	3.19	0.68	0.67	0.502
Staff safety	Post	3.10	0.75	0.67	0.502
Interaction with family/visitors	Pre	2.74	0.77	−8.60	<0.001*
Interaction with family/visitors	Post	3.90	0.63	−8.60	<0.001*

*p<0.05. †Higher scores on the scales indicate more positive responses than lower scores.