Table 5 Responses to the staff survey (N=29)
Staff responses* | Role-established facilities (n=8) | Role-emergent facilities (n=21) | Significance of the difference | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Number of respondents | Mean±SD | Median | Mean±SD | Median | t-test** | MWW** |
How familiar were you with the purpose of the students at your setting? | 3.13 ± 0.64 | 3 | 3.29 ± 0.78 | 3 | ns | ns |
Did you know how to refer residents to the student? | 2.74 ± 1.16 | 3 | 3.24 ± 0.94 | 3 | ns | ns |
Were the students professional in their communications and interactions with the residents? | 3.86 ± 0.38 | 4 | 3.75 ± 0.55 | 4 | ns | ns |
Were the services provided by students helpful to residents? | 3.57 ± 0.54 | 4 | 3.67 ± 0.48 | 4 | ns | ns |
Are there opportunities for student to collaborate with other students at your LTC facility? | 3.43 ± 0.54 | 3 | 3.34 ± 0.82 | 4 | ns | ns |
By interacting with the students, did you develop a better understanding of the pharmacist’s role? | 3.25 ± 1.04 | 4 | 3.38 ± 0.67 | 3 | ns | ns |
Did you find the services provided by the students helpful to you? | 3.43 ± 0.79 | 4 | 3.57 ± 0.60 | 4 | ns | ns |