Table 2

Perceived impact of training and resources on carers’ experience of giving subcutaneous medicines at home (n=44)

0
Strongly disagree
123456 strongly agree
The training was relevant to my needs when giving subcutaneous medicine1 (2%)2 (5%)6 (14%)35 (80%)
The caring@home package helped to reduce the stress I felt in relation to giving subcutaneous medicines1 (2%)4 (9%)7 (16%)31 (72%)
The training gave me the skills I needed to give subcutaneous medicines1 (2%)2 (2%)7 (16%)35 (80%)
I feel the training enabled me to safely prepare and give subcutaneous medicines1 (3%)1 (3%)1 (3%)5 (13%)32 (80%)
I feel the training helped me to manage breakthrough symptoms as soon as it was required1 (2%)3 (7%)6 (14%)34 (77%)
Overall I am satisfied that I am able to give subcutaneous medicines to help manage breakthrough symptoms1 (2%)7 (16%)36 (82%)
I feel that the training increased my confidence to give subcutaneous medicines safely2 (5%)1 (2%)7 (16%)34 (77%)
I feel that the training increased my confidence to manage the subcutaneous cannula safely2 (5%)1 (2%)9 (21%)31 (72%)
I feel that the training increased my confidence to help manage breakthrough symptoms1 (2%)2 (5%)10 (23%)31 (71%)
I would recommend this training and the caring@home package to other carers1 (2%)2 (5%)5 (11%)36 (82%)