Table 2 Self-assessed knowledge of palliative radiotherapy and correlation with tested knowledge of palliative radiotherapy
Self-perceived knowledge of: | Percentage of respondents | Mean tested knowledge score | P value for linear association | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Conditions for use of palliative RT | Very little | 23% | 52% | <0.001 |
Somewhat | 50% | 72% | ||
Moderately | 27% | 76% | ||
Extremely | 0% | - | ||
Benefits of palliative RT | Very little | 12% | 41% | <0.001 |
Somewhat | 46% | 66% | ||
Moderately | 42% | 77% | ||
Extremely | <1% | 85% | ||
Side effects of RT | Very little | 12% | 47% | <0.001 |
Somewhat | 50% | 67% | ||
Moderately | 37% | 76% | ||
Extremely | 1% | 90% | ||