Table 3 Cost awareness knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors in intervention cohort pre- vs. post-intervention, academic year 2020–2021
Pre-Intervention N = 81 Median (IQR) or N (%) | Post-Intervention N = 65 Median (IQR) or N (%) | P-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
“I have a good understanding of the following terms: deductibles, co-payment, co-insurance, maximum out of pocket cost” | 0.01 | ||
Strongly agree or Agree | 43 (54.4%) | 46 (71.9%) | |
Neither agree nor disagree, Disagree, or Strongly disagree | 36 (45.6%) | 18 (28.1%) | |
“When choosing treatment, doctors should consider costs to the patient” | 0.66 | ||
Strongly agree or Agree | 75 (94.9%) | 61 (95.3%) | |
Neither agree nor disagree, Disagree, or Strongly disagree | 4 (5.1%) | 3 (4.7%) | |
“I feel prepared to discuss costs of treatment with patients” | < 0.001 | ||
Strongly agree or Agree | 2 (2.5%) | 17 (26.6%) | |
Neither agree nor disagree, Disagree, or Strongly disagree | 78 (97.5%) | 47 (73.4%) | |
“I feel comfortable discussing costs of treatment with patients” | < 0.001 | ||
Strongly agree or Agree | 15 (18.8%) | 30 (46.9%) | |
Neither agree nor disagree, Disagree, or Strongly disagree | 65 (81.3%) | 34 (53.1%) | |
“I have easy access to quality resources that assist me in cost discussions with patients” | < 0.001 | ||
Strongly agree or Agree | 3 (3.8%) | 25 (39.1%) | |
Neither agree nor disagree, Disagree, or Strongly disagree | 77 (96.3%) | 39 (60.9%) |