Key facts
- Score direction
- Higher is better
- Meaningful change
- There is no universal minimal important difference for this generic single item. Use programme-specific targets (for example shift from dissatisfied or neutral to satisfied bands) and qualitative comments for context.
- Scoring
- One mandatory 5-point Likert response. Numeric values are 1 (Very Dissatisfied), 2 (Dissatisfied), 3 (Neutral), 4 (Satisfied), and 5 (Very Satisfied). The stored score equals this value. Optional comments are not part of…
- Time to complete
- 1 min
- Questions
- 2
- Licensing
- Available free of charge; Patient Watch charges only for platform services
About the Overall treatment results satisfaction
This short form captures overall satisfaction with the results of recent treatment on a five-point scale, from very dissatisfied to very satisfied. An optional comments field lets patients elaborate. It is a straightforward patient-reported item often used alongside condition-specific measures; it is not a standalone named instrument with its own licensing.
Medical Specialties
Clinical Indications
Developer Information
Item wording and response labels are those requested for this programme. Literature on single-question patient satisfaction formats (including 5-point Likert) supports use in quality measurement alongside other PROMs.
Copyright & Licensing
No third-party instrument copyright applies to this generic item. Use within your organisation's information governance and consent practices.
Administration Instructions
Please select the option that best describes how satisfied you are with the results of your recent treatment. You may use the comments box for any extra detail.
Scoring Methodology
One mandatory 5-point Likert response. Numeric values are 1 (Very Dissatisfied), 2 (Dissatisfied), 3 (Neutral), 4 (Satisfied), and 5 (Very Satisfied). The stored score equals this value. Optional comments are not part of the numeric score. Direction: higher scores indicate greater satisfaction.
Meaningful Change Threshold
There is no universal minimal important difference for this generic single item. Use programme-specific targets (for example shift from dissatisfied or neutral to satisfied bands) and qualitative comments for context.
Score Interpretation
Understanding what your score means
very dissatisfied
1Very dissatisfied with treatment results.
dissatisfied
2Dissatisfied with treatment results.
neutral
3Neutral about treatment results.
satisfied
4Satisfied with treatment results.
very satisfied
5Very satisfied with treatment results.
Subscales
This questionnaire measures multiple dimensions
Clinical Limitations & Considerations
Single-item measures give a global view only and do not replace condition-specific or multi-domain questionnaires. Responses can be affected by expectations, recall, and mood. Optional comments may contain identifiable information and should be handled per local policy.
Supporting Literature
Key validation and development studies for the Overall treatment results satisfaction
- 1
A Comparison of 4 Single-Question Measures of Patient Satisfaction
Kleiss IIM, Kortlever JTP, Karyampudi P, Ring DE, Brown LE, Reichel LM, Driscoll MD, Vagner GA
Journal of Clinical Outcomes Management, 2020
- 2
A comparative study of seven measures of patient satisfaction
Ross CK, Steward CA, Sinacore JM
Medical Care, 1995
Used in Literature
Studies and publications that have used the Overall treatment results satisfaction
- 1
A Comparison of 4 Single-Question Measures of Patient Satisfaction
Kleiss IIM, Kortlever JTP, Karyampudi P, Ring DE, Brown LE, Reichel LM, Driscoll MD, Vagner GA
Journal of Clinical Outcomes Management, 2020
- 2
A comparative study of seven measures of patient satisfaction
Ross CK, Steward CA, Sinacore JM
Medical Care, 1995
Frequently asked questions
What does a neutral Overall treatment results satisfaction score mean?
A Overall treatment results satisfaction score of 3 is classified as neutral. Neutral about treatment results.
What does a satisfied Overall treatment results satisfaction score mean?
A Overall treatment results satisfaction score of 4 is classified as satisfied. Satisfied with treatment results.
What does a dissatisfied Overall treatment results satisfaction score mean?
A Overall treatment results satisfaction score of 2 is classified as dissatisfied. Dissatisfied with treatment results.
What does a very satisfied Overall treatment results satisfaction score mean?
A Overall treatment results satisfaction score of 5 is classified as very satisfied. Very satisfied with treatment results.
What does a very dissatisfied Overall treatment results satisfaction score mean?
A Overall treatment results satisfaction score of 1 is classified as very dissatisfied. Very dissatisfied with treatment results.
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