The median and mean absolute deviation from the median for the communication statements in the round 1 survey (n=158)
| Statement | Number (%) rating <7 | Median | MADM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ability to… | |||
| C1. Act as an advocate for young people | 33 (21) | 8 | 1.05 |
| C2. Tell young people about all aspects of their disease | 27 (17) | 8 | 1.03 |
| C3. Liaise with other professionals on young people's behalf | 15 (10) | 8 | 0.82 |
| C4. Facilitate communication between young people | 39 (25) | 8 | 1.17 |
| C5. Resolve conflicts between young people | 67 (42) | 7 | 1.27 |
| C6. Resolve conflicts between young people and health professionals | 32 (20) | 8 | 1.01 |
| C7. Resolve conflicts between young people and their families | 35 (22) | 8 | 1.12 |
| C8. Listen to young people's concerns | 2 (1) | 9 | 0.41 |
| C9. Talk about difficult issues | 1 (1) | 9 | 0.49 |
| C10. Act as a bridge between young people and their parents | 41 (26) | 8 | 1.11 |
| C11. Allow young people time to come to their own solutions | 22 (14) | 8 | 0.85 |
| C12. Facilitate care between different organisations/agencies | 34 (22) | 8 | 1.11 |
| C13. Provide emotional support to young people | 13 (8) | 8 | 0.82 |
| C14. Provide bereavement support when peers pass away | 24 (15) | 8 | 0.97 |
| C15. Speak to young people in terms that are familiar to them while retaining a professional boundary | 19 (12) | 8 | 0.91 |
| C16. Talk to young people about sexual issues | 15 (10) | 8 | 0.87 |
| C17. Provide life skills support | 34 (22) | 8 | 1.05 |
| C18. Discuss the impact of disease on aspirations | 17 (11) | 8 | 0.82 |
| C19. Provide career, education or training advice | 54 (34) | 7 | 1.34 |
Items were rated on a nine-point Likert scale from ‘strongly agree’ to ‘strongly disagree’; median ≥7 indicated high agreement.
MADM, mean absolute deviation from the median.