Pancreatitis: probability estimates of adverse event occurring and mean ratings of Likert scale variables as a function of mode of presentation (verbal or numerical)
| Verbal (“rare”) | Numerical (“0.04%”) | 95% CI of difference | t value | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Probability of occurrence (%) | 18.0 | 2.1 | 8.2 to 23.5 | 4.16 | <0.001 |
| Likert scale variables (possible scores 1–6) | |||||
| Likelihood of occurrence | 3.3 | 2.4 | 0.3 to 1.5 | 2.84 | 0.006 |
| Perceived risk to health | 3.4 | 2.4 | 0.4 to 1.7 | 3.31 | 0.002 |
| Satisfaction with information | 3.3 | 4.1 | 0.08 to 1.6 | 2.02 | 0.048 |
| Severity of side effect | 3.7 | 3.3 | −0.2 to 1.1 | 1.30 | 0.198 |
| Effect on decision to take medicine | 3.1 | 2.5 | −0.3 to 1.5 | 1.42 | 0.163 |