Table 1

Results of questionnaire

QuestionSpecialist nurseConsultantOther
groups
Comparison of specialist nurse and consultant
z Testp Value
If you had problems with your inflammatory bowel disease who would you prefer to see?11.523.5−2.90.004
If you had a problem with your diet and your inflammatory bowel disease who would you prefer to see?13.56.015.51.90.046
If you had a problem connected with your housing or any social issues who would you prefer to see?13.52.019.53.30.001
If you wanted an explanation about your condition who would you prefer to see?15.517.52.0−0.50.632
If you wanted your family to talk to someone who would you prefer to see?18.511.55.01.70.091
If you wanted to ask about leaflets on the condition who would you prefer to see?27.04.04.05.5<0.0001
For the annual review of your inflammatory bowel disease who would you prefer to see?6.528.5−5.3<0.0001
If you wanted to get an outpatient appointment quickly who would you prefer to contact?11.55.018.51.80.067
If you were am inpatient who would you like to arrange your discharge?19.511.54.31.90.054
Who do you feel would spend most time discussing your disease with you?25.07.03.04.3<0.0001