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Table 3 Module 2—general aspects of surgery that women did not feel well prepared for (reported by =?10% of the sample)

From: Cross-sectional survey to inform the development of a telehealth support model: a feasibility study for women undergoing breast cancer surgery

Overall preparedness for surgery

Number (%) responding disagree/strongly disagree [95% CI]

My health care providers provided me with information about practical issues (e.g. parking or transport available to me)

10 (19%) [8–29%]

My health care providers explained to me that I could choose whether or not to have the surgery

7 (13%) [4–22%]

My health care providers asked me whether I wanted to have a support person (e.g. family, carer, or close friend) with me

6 (11%) [3–20%]