Table 2. Mystery shoppers’ perceptions of how they were treated by reception staff
Strongly agree % (number of visits)Agree % (number of visits)Neither agree nor disagree % (number of visits)Disagree % (number of visits)Strongly disagree % (number of visits)
Practice visits (n = 26)
I was treated with respect by staff34.6% (9)46.2% (12)7.7% (2)7.7% (2)3.8% (1)
I felt listened to by staff26.9% (7)46.2% (12)11.5% (3)11.5% (3)3.8% (1)
I was understood by staff11.5% (3)42.3% (11)11.5% (3)26.9% (7)7.7% (2)
I understood the information I was given42.3% (11)50.0% (13)7.6% (2)0.0%0.0%
Staff were motivated to help me15.4% (4)42.3% (11)3.8% (1)23.1% (6)15.4% (4)
Telephone interactions (n = 13)
I was treated with respect by staff23% (3) 46% (6)23% (3)8% (1)0%
I felt listened to by staff15% (2)38% (5)31% (4)8% (1)8% (1)
I was understood by staff15% (2)23% (3)31% (4)31% (4)0%
I understood the information I was given15% (2)69% (9)8% (1)8% (1)0%
Staff were motivated to help me23% (3)23% (3)31% (4)8% (1)15% (2)