Table 2 Patient experiences with HbA1c POCT (n = 84) and professional glucose POCT (n = 30): percentage of positive answers*
Item | HbA1c | Professional glucose |
|---|---|---|
n (%) | n (%) | |
The GP/nurse gave me clear information about the blood test | 82 (99) | 30 (100) |
I am satisfied with the way the blood test was performed | 84 (100) | 30 (100) |
I prefer this fingerstick blood sampling than the regular elbow blood sampling | 78 (93) | 26 (87) |
I am satisfied with the speed of the blood test result | 81 (96) | 30 (100) |
I have confidence in the blood test result | 82 (98) | 30 (100) |
I like that I do not have to go to the laboratory to perform the test | 81 (96) | 30 (100) |
I experienced the blood test as burdensome** | 79 (94) | 29 (97) |
I want my general practice to continue with this way of blood testing | 79 (98) | 30 (100) |