Use Of Open-ended Questions Research Articles

Accountability, Donor Funding and Non-Governmental Organisations in Kisumu County in Kenya

Accountability is an important aspect of all organisations today. Accountable NGOs have been found to receive large funding from donors and thus undertake development programs that alleviate human suffering. This study is set to establish the accountability of donor funding by non-governmental organisations in Kisumu County. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The target population was the NGOs located in Kisumu County- Kenya. The population was made up of all the 187 NGOs in the region. The use of open-ended questions was justified because some of the information concerned sensitive matters of the NGOs, particularly those involving finances and governance. The study established that donor funding was dependent on the accountability mechanisms put in place by the implementing NGOs. The study revealed that NGOs were expected to keep a minimum set of financial statements, e.g. Statements of comprehensive income, statements of financial position and cash flow statements. The study revealed that community involvement in the oversight of NGOs was still not adequately practised and that satisfaction of the employees with their pay perks could not be established. Donors were keen on compliance with the laws of the country and involved the oversight bodies in checking the compliance and legitimacy of the NGOs before funding and partnering with them. It was established that donors expected performance measurements to be done and that NGOs prepared specific reports. The donors also demanded that the authenticity of the financial statements be verified by independent auditors. Therefore, this study recommends that NGOs develop proper and effective accountability mechanisms to measure performance and enhance legitimacy and accountability. This will include using proper performance measurement tools and compliance with donor and government regulations to secure sustained financing and ensure that the County's development agenda is achieved. The study further recommends that the NGOs procure the services of recognised audit firms that will offer value-adding audits, which, in effect, will boost donor confidence.

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Critical thinking skills are broadly defined as the ability to analyse, evaluate, and construct logical arguments. It can therefore be affirmed that critical thinking is crucial for developing students’ autonomy, creativity, and problemsolving skills. Integrating critical thinking into the curriculum encourages students to form personal viewpoints, engage in indepth discussions, and tackle problems from various perspectives. Effective integration methods include the use of open-ended questions, promoting argumentative skills, and supporting multidimensional learning. Despite challenges such as training adequately competent teachers or the compatibility of traditional teaching methods, the potential opportunities to enhance the quality of education through the integration of critical thinking into the curriculum are highly significant. Critical thinking not only helps students achieve their best potential in learning but also prepares them to face the complexities of modern life. Keywords: Critical thinking; secondary education; teaching methods; problem-solving skills; curriculum integration.

Police officers’ perceptions of a training course designed to enhance open-ended questions with adult witnesses

This study evaluated police officers’ perceptions of a new training program aimed at improving interviewing skills for adult interviewees. Drawing from successful strategies used in interviewing child complainants of abuse, the program focused on enhancing the use of open-ended questions. The investigation aimed to identify effective aspects, limitations, the practicality of open-ended questions in real-world scenarios, and avenues for enhancing post-training interviewer performance. Through diverse qualitative data collection methods including email feedback, discussion boards, questionnaires, and follow-up interviews, officers’ feedback was thematically analysed. Four key themes emerged: the utility of open-ended questions, improved skills due to course content, variability in narrative detail needs across contexts, and opportunities for enhancing learning outcomes. These findings have implications for both research and practical applications, highlighting the effectiveness of the training program and suggesting areas for further improvement in enhancing police officers’ interviewing skills with adults.

Acceptability and usefulness of the EORTC ‘Write In three Symptoms/Problems’ (WISP): a brief open-ended instrument for symptom assessment in cancer patients

BackgroundThe use of open-ended questions supplementing static questionnaires with closed questions may facilitate the recognition of symptoms and toxicities. The open-ended ‘Write In three Symptoms/Problems (WISP)’ instrument permits patients to report additional symptoms/problems not covered by selected EORTC questionnaires. We evaluated the acceptability and usefulness of WISP with cancer patients receiving active and palliative care/treatment in Austria, Chile, France, Jordan, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain and the United Kingdom.MethodsWe conducted a literature search on validated instruments for cancer patients including open-ended questions and analyzing their responses. WISP was translated into eight languages and pilot tested. WISP translations were pre-tested together with EORTC QLQ-C30, QLQ-C15-PAL and relevant modules, followed by patient interviews to evaluate their understanding about WISP. Proportions were used to summarize patient responses obtained from interviews and WISP.ResultsFrom the seven instruments identified in the literature, only the free text collected from the PRO-CTAE has been analyzed previously. In our study, 161 cancer patients participated in the pre-testing and interviews (50% in active treatment). Qualitative interviews showed high acceptability of WISP. Among the 295 symptoms/problems reported using WISP, skin problems, sore mouth and bleeding were more prevalent in patients in active treatment, whereas numbness/tingling, dry mouth and existential problems were more prevalent in patients in palliative care/treatment.ConclusionsThe EORTC WISP instrument was found to be acceptable and useful for symptom assessment in cancer patients. WISP improves the identification of symptoms/problems not assessed by cancer-generic questionnaires and therefore, we recommend its use alongside the EORTC questionnaires.

Evaluation of a police training programme designed to enhance open-ended questions with adult witnesses

The current study evaluated a new training programme developed for generalist police who interview adults. It was designed to enhance officers’ use of open-ended questions with adult witnesses. The programme included all key training activities that had been used in successful earlier training evaluation studies related to the interviewing of child complainants of abuse. A total of 90 officers (recruits, n = 26; frontline, n = 37; and investigators, n = 27), completed the course over 6–12 weeks and their standardised mock interviews were analysed for open-ended question usage as well as auxiliary behaviours designed to support a narrative. Interviewer performance increased over time from baselines of 6–18% open-ended questions to 70–76% following the programme. Although there was a drop in performance at least 6 months after the training ceased (with no intervening follow-up sessions) ( M = 9.02, SD = 3.07), performance was still significantly better than baseline, and the improvements in open-ended question usage were associated with improvement in broader interviewer behaviours known to enhance narrative detail such as the use of minimal encouragers. The practical implications of these findings and directions for future research are discussed.

Comparison of biomedical science students’ perceptions of online versus paper-based examinations

IntroductionOnline examinations are becoming increasingly incorporated into higher education. However, Biomedical Science students’ perspectives on exam format preferences remains unexplored. This study aims to investigate exam format preferences and attitudes of these students.MethodsA self-reported survey of 31 questions on online exam perceptions was utilized and composed of six dimensions: affective factors, validity, practicality, reliability, security, and pedagogy. Scores measured student attitudes around online exams. Additionally, categorical questions examined attitudes around open-book online exams (OBOEs), closed-book online exams (CBOEs), and paper-based exams (PBEs). Qualitative analysis was conducted via the use of open-ended questions and a focus group on five participants. The questionnaire was distributed to undergraduates and 146 students responded across six different programmes.ResultsThe findings revealed that 57.5% of students preferred OBOEs while only 19.9% preferred PBEs. OBOEs were perceived as more favorable in all six dimensions and superior in terms of reducing stress, ensuring fairness, allowing demonstration of understanding, and retaining information. Gender had no statistically significant influence on perception. However, programme statistically significantly affected responses. Qualitative data supported the main statistical analysis and identified a trade-off between the ability to retain information with PBEs, despite the stress and better demonstration of understanding with OBOEs.DiscussionOverall, OBOEs were viewed positively and were well accepted; they are anticipated to be a dominant examination format at the UoP. Institutions wishing to implement online exams should consider the perceived benefits they have over traditional exams. These findings contribute to the understanding of students’ perceptions of exam formats, which can inform their design and application in higher education. Further research should explore the perceptions of other disciplines and identify ways to address any challenges associated with online exams.

Influencing patient behaviors in coordinated care based on behavioral patterns.

Healthcare providers on primary healthcare teams have to know how to effectively encourage patients to change their health behavior to achieve therapeutic goals. When influencing patients’ lifestyle and health behaviors, patient’s perspective should be at the heart of the discussion so that lifestyle promotion services support better outcomes and experiences. Understanding behavioral patterns and psychological background of implementing change, can help healthcare professionals in delivering interventions with higher success rate. In fact, thanks to enhanced patient engagement, theory-based interventions tend to be more effective in changing behaviors compared to non-theory based interventions. In coordinated care, lifestyle promotion can consist of screening, lifestyle advice and referral to another healthcare professional.
 The aim of the study was to evaluate the importance of behavioral patterns in influencing the patient’s attitudes and health behaviors.
 Changing habits in the context of health promotion could be accomplished by influencing patients’ perception. This could be achieved by TRA (Theory of Reasoned Action) and HBM (Health Belief Model) models by convincing the public of susceptibility to a particular disease, disseminating knowledge about effective prevention methods and generating persuasion, support, admiration or recognition in society after positive behaviors such as smoking cessation or regular physical activity.
 A more effective technique is cognitive behavioral technique based on the theory of learning. These techniques rely on the assumption that behavior and cognition must be considered together if they are to be effective in causing change. Our thoughts, feelings and behaviors are often connected in cause and effect sequences. Therefore, in order to understand the causes of, for example, self-destructive behaviors, attention should be paid not only to the behavior itself, but also to the cognitive processes related to it.
 Successful behavioral interventions must be based on changing the approach of medical personnel to the interpersonal process with the patient. This approach should be patient - centered and collaborative. It is therefore important to establish a relationship that shows genuine interest in the patient. Medical staff should assess the importance that the patient attributes to their health and the treatment process, and thus also their willingness and motivation to comply with the recommendations. Mere provision of information will not guarantee a change in their behavior. Effective ways to reduce patient’s resistance include emphasizing their personal choice and control, making sure the patient is ready for treatment, convincing the patient of the importance of the treatment process and involving the patient in the decision-making process. Medical staff should use active listening techniques (use of open-ended questions, clarifications, reflective statements and summary statements), should encourage patients to express their concerns and should be able to weigh the pros and cons of different therapeutic approaches.

An Investigation into the Critical Reading Skills of Engineering Students at 2 Private Universities in Malaysia and Vietnam

This study compares the critical reading proficiency of engineering students from two private institutions in Malaysia and Vietnam. It examines the degree to which PISAbased critical reading test scores of first- and final-year students vary. 182 engineering students, including 86 Malaysian and 96 Vietnamese undergraduates, were involved in this project. Descriptive and quantitative analyses were performed on the data. According to the findings, most students at two universities exhibited moderate critical reading skills. Moreover, the study’s outcomes revealed no substantial disparities between the critical reading levels of the final year Malaysian and Vietnamese students. By contrast, the performance of first-year students at two universities varied significantly on some test items. Some considerations regarding the selection of Western-based texts and the use of open-ended questions in the PISA reading test that might cause difficulties for Eastern students are also demonstrated in this study.
 Keywords: critical reading, Pisa 2018 reading assessment, engineering students, higher education

Physicians’ and Machine Learning Researchers’ Perspectives on Ethical Issues in the Early Development of Clinical Machine Learning Tools: Qualitative Interview Study

Background Innovative tools leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are rapidly being developed for medicine, with new applications emerging in prediction, diagnosis, and treatment across a range of illnesses, patient populations, and clinical procedures. One barrier for successful innovation is the scarcity of research in the current literature seeking and analyzing the views of AI or ML researchers and physicians to support ethical guidance. Objective This study aims to describe, using a qualitative approach, the landscape of ethical issues that AI or ML researchers and physicians with professional exposure to AI or ML tools observe or anticipate in the development and use of AI and ML in medicine. Methods Semistructured interviews were used to facilitate in-depth, open-ended discussion, and a purposeful sampling technique was used to identify and recruit participants. We conducted 21 semistructured interviews with a purposeful sample of AI and ML researchers (n=10) and physicians (n=11). We asked interviewees about their views regarding ethical considerations related to the adoption of AI and ML in medicine. Interviews were transcribed and deidentified by members of our research team. Data analysis was guided by the principles of qualitative content analysis. This approach, in which transcribed data is broken down into descriptive units that are named and sorted based on their content, allows for the inductive emergence of codes directly from the data set. Results Notably, both researchers and physicians articulated concerns regarding how AI and ML innovations are shaped in their early development (ie, the problem formulation stage). Considerations encompassed the assessment of research priorities and motivations, clarity and centeredness of clinical needs, professional and demographic diversity of research teams, and interdisciplinary knowledge generation and collaboration. Phase-1 ethical issues identified by interviewees were notably interdisciplinary in nature and invited questions regarding how to align priorities and values across disciplines and ensure clinical value throughout the development and implementation of medical AI and ML. Relatedly, interviewees suggested interdisciplinary solutions to these issues, for example, more resources to support knowledge generation and collaboration between developers and physicians, engagement with a broader range of stakeholders, and efforts to increase diversity in research broadly and within individual teams. Conclusions These qualitative findings help elucidate several ethical challenges anticipated or encountered in AI and ML for health care. Our study is unique in that its use of open-ended questions allowed interviewees to explore their sentiments and perspectives without overreliance on implicit assumptions about what AI and ML currently are or are not. This analysis, however, does not include the perspectives of other relevant stakeholder groups, such as patients, ethicists, industry researchers or representatives, or other health care professionals beyond physicians. Additional qualitative and quantitative research is needed to reproduce and build on these findings.

Effectiveness of the use of open-ended questions in student evaluation of teaching in an engineering degree

Purpose: The purpose of our research is to show the point of view of the members of the Board concerning advantages, disadvantages and effectiveness of open ended questions used as a complement to closed response questionnaires.Design/methodology/approach: In this paper, we will describe a pilot experience carried out at a Spanish public university where a short questionnaire with open ended questions was launched, and students were invited to comment on their perception of the teaching received.Findings: The response return rate (about 35%) was relatively high compared to other online closed response questionnaires delivered. Moreover, the students’ comments provided valuable information which made the members of the Board of the Engineering Degree chosen reflect. Their reflection was evidence based and led to initiatives and actions to improve the quality of teaching, as well as to get an extensive view of the Degree.Practical implications: Findings reveal that the information retrieved can also be used in multiple ways such as formative feedback or even for improvement of courses and instruction. Originality/value: Student evaluation of teaching is a powerful tool for continuous teaching improvement but the information provided by conventional closed response questionnaires may not be sufficient.

We Heal as One, We Rise as One: the Rise of Community Pantries in the Midst of COVID-19 Pandemic in Northern Philippines

Many Filipinos, especially those from the poorest sectors, have struggled to secure their livelihoods as a result of the pandemic restrictions, and have gone hungry as a result of food system disruptions and inadequate food help from the local government. Hence, various individuals, private corporations, and organizations have emerged with various initiatives to aid fellow Filipinos in need in an effort to strengthen the current situation and address the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest Community Pantry Initiatives in different parts of the Philippines are examples of this emergence. Due to this fact, the researchers conducted this study to explore the experiences of community pantry organizers and volunteers in the Mainland Cagayan Valley region. Basic qualitative research design was utilized in this study. Through purposive sampling, a total of 15 informants from the Mainland Cagayan Valley region participated in this study. The data was gathered by engaging in an online interview with the use of open-ended questions. The results revealed three major recurring themes, to wit: (1) Description of Organized Community Pantries among Informants; (2) Reasons for Organizing Community Pantries; and (3) Experiences of Community Pantry Organizers and Volunteers. In conclusion, this study highlights the different community pantries that were organized, the reasons as to why organizers implemented such an initiative, the increased civic engagement of the youth, the promotion of pro-social behaviors among the whole citizenry, and the positive and negative experiences of both community pantry organizers and volunteers

Long-term Care Facility Staff's Experience of Safety Activities: A Qualitative Study.

Ensuring the safety and quality of care is paramount in long-term care facilities due to residents' vulnerability. We explored the experiences of long-term care facility staff (eg, registered nurses [RNs], certified nursing assistants [CNAs], care workers, social workers, and physical therapists) in safety activities, aiming to understand their meaning and nature. We conducted qualitative focus group interviews with 25 participants, specifically addressing safety issues in long-term care facilities through the use of open-ended questions. We transcribed the data and conducted thematic analysis. Participants engaged in discussions about various challenges, including assisting residents in maintaining physical comfort, managing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, ensuring medication safety, implementing infection control practices, and providing adequate training on fire prevention, evacuation, and response protocols. Themes identified were "physical comfort," "managing dementia symptoms," "drug administration," "infection control," and "fire prevention." The staff emphasized the safety of residents as their highest priority. Considering the lack of registered nurses in long-term care facilities, ongoing training and supervision are necessary to ensure that other long-term care facility staff can perform safety activities.

Exploring Communication Practices in Italian Physiotherapy: Knowledge and Use of Effective Communication Strategies-A National Descriptive Study.

This study aimed to investigate the knowledge and use of effective communication strategies among Italian physiotherapists. We utilized a questionnaire consisting of 19 questions to collect data on the knowledge and use of effective communication strategies among Italian physiotherapists. The results revealed that only 35.8% of the respondents reported being aware of communication strategies related to physiotherapy, with their first exposure occurring during their three-year degree. Despite the majority of respondents agreeing that communication is an effective strategy for improving patient adherence, only about half reported making moderate use of open-ended questions and metaphors during treatment sessions. Furthermore, more than half of the respondents reported being unaware of Motivational Interviewing. The results of this study found that there is a consensus among Italian physiotherapists about the importance of effective communication in clinical practice, though the knowledge and application of some communication strategies remain limited. These findings suggest that there is room for improvement in the training and education of physiotherapists in Italy, with a need for greater emphasis on communication strategies in the university educational curriculum, starting from the bachelor's degree.

Cultural adaptation of a UK evidence-based problem-solving intervention to support Polish prisoners at risk of suicidal behaviour: a cross-sectional survey using an Ecological Validity Model

ObjectiveTo complete a cultural adaptation of a UK evidence-based problem-solving intervention to support Polish prisoners at risk of suicidal behaviour.DesignA cross-sectional survey participatory design using an Ecological Validity Model.SettingThe study...

Exploring the Discourse of Debriefing Interactions: Areas for Improvement

Debriefing has been widely used as part of simulation-based education (SBE) to promote reflective thinking and prepare students for real clinical practice. This study examined a real debriefing transcript to identify its structure and gain insight into communication strategies used by the participants. The sample included an extended debriefing session in which a debriefer and undergraduate students, who participated in a critical care nursing simulation, engaged in a self-reflection phase. Adopting discourse analysis approaches, the analysis revealed how this interaction unfolds. The analysis also unveiled an asymmetric relationship during the debriefing that positioned the debriefer in a position of power and interactional dominance, and placed students in a passive role. Interactional features such as the use of open-ended questions, silent pauses, and informative feedback were identified as effective communication strategies to support the interaction; however, to achieve efficient self-debriefing, debriefers in this setting are encouraged to balance the use of questions to avoid restraining students from engaging and producing extended turns. Moreover, debriefers need to establish a safe environment that optimizes students’ involvement in self-reflection. This study recommends the use of other debriefing techniques to minimize the dominance of the debriefer during the interaction.

Heading Towards Accountability: An Analysis of the Efficacy of Concussion Protocol

The objective of this study was to evaluate the success of concussion protocols and accommodations, focusing on what factors were most influential. The approach will be a qualitative one, involving the use of open-ended questions and interviews to extract subjective responses. This approach was taken to encourage authentic answers and data. It concludes with an analysis of the data which reveals that while academic accommodations are beneficial, concussion protocols are not.

(028) Patient and Provider Perspectives on LEEP/LLETZ Treatment

Abstract Introduction The loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) and large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ) are highly effective in the treatment of cervical dysplasia. Though recent studies have identified the potential for negative outcomes following LEEP/LLETZ, the role of the cervix in sexual responses is contentious and has not been considered in conjunction with quality of life and relationship outcomes. Accordingly, there is a limited understanding of the patient and healthcare provider perspectives on procedural outcomes and experiences. Specifically, regarding current counselling and resource practices, and how risk information is represented in provider-patient interactions. Objective To investigate the procedural experiences associated with LEEP/LLETZ from patients who have reported bothersome symptoms and from providers who routinely perform the procedure. Also, to characterize a symptom profile for this subpopulation of patients and explore factors which may influence provider decision-making and approaches to care. Methods Patients who underwent LEEP/LLETZ treatment and reported negative outcomes, and providers with experience performing LEEP/LLETZ were recruited. Patients first completed an online survey which assessed demographic background, medical history, and sexual function. Both patients and providers completed semi-structured interviews relating to LEEP/LLETZ procedural outcomes and experiences. Interview responses were transcribed (Trint), and qualitative analyses were completed using NVivo 12. Results Perspectives and experiences gathered from patient and provider interviews revealed misaligned narratives surrounding LEEP/LLETZ outcomes and treatment. Patients reported a unique symptom profile and negative outcome experiences. Patient narratives highlighted impacts on domains of sexual functioning, including altered physical sensations and orgasm response, changed vaginal discharge and loss of arousal, interest and desire. Patients voiced changes to overall quality of life, with impacts on daily living and effects on interpersonal relationships. Patients discussed preferring open-ended and directed questions to comprehensively elucidate negative outcomes. Provider narratives outlined the current process of care, emphasizing limited experiences with adverse outcomes and the use of open-ended questions during counselling. Providers described an evolving intention to accommodate for and create comfortable clinical spaces. Regarding pre-and post-operative resources, patients described seeking support from online patient groups, and providers disclosed limitations to providing resources. Conclusions Results of this study call attention to discordance in the perceptions of patients and providers regarding LEEP/LLETZ procedural outcomes and experiences. The findings support the need for developments in pre-and post-operative procedural counselling, including a shift towards provider-initiated conversations to elucidate patient concerns. They also reveal a unique symptom profile of this subpopulation of patients who experience negative outcomes post-LEEP/LLETZ, which should be recognized within clinical practice with accessible conversations and resources. Disclosure No

Formulating Written Feedback For Staff Mentees – An Aristotelian Approach

This article reflects on the intricacy of providing written feedback from a mentor to a mentee in the Study Group Fellowship Scheme, an international education provider in partnership with more than 50 universities and colleges across the world. Using Aristotle’s rhetoric principle of ethos, logos and pathos, it argues that appropriate use of open-ended questions in combination with the situatedness of being ethos-centric, logos-centric, and pathos-centric can be a useful approach centralising the mentee in their learning and developing process.

Community-Police Relationships in Crime Reduction in the Tzaneen Area of the Limpopo Province (South Africa)

This article explores the consequences of police-community relationships for crime reduction in the Tzaneen area of the Limpopo province of South Africa. This is relevant because even though the South African Police Service (SAPS) typically works under pressure and under difficult conditions of lack of resources and internal conflicts, the Tzaneen community still believes that it is the responsibility of the police to ensure a lower crime rate and a safer community. Presently, there are ineffective crime reduction programmes in the Tzaneen area, despite efforts such as ‘community policing forums’, ‘sector crime forums’, ‘take a Girl Child to Work’, and ‘Adopt a Cop’, which are practised in certain community areas in Tzaneen. Notwithstanding all these measures, the crime rate is high in the Tzaneen area. A qualitative interview method was used to collect data. Eighteen participants were interviewed from a selected panel of experts from the SAPS, community leaders, non-governmental organisations, and business communities by making use of open-ended questions. The study adopted purposive sampling. The study revealed several reasons for the high crime rate in the Tzaneen policing area, such as police corruption, lack of adequate communication between the police and the Tzaneen community, lack of community knowledge of the functions of the criminal justice system, and low morale on the part of policing organisations as some of the major reasons for the poor police-community relationship in the Tzaneen area of Limpopo. The study recommends ways that can strengthen the police-community relationship and reduce the crime rate in the Tzaneen area of Limpopo.

Patient and provider perspectives on LEEP/LLETZ treatment and outcomes: an interview study.

The loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) and large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ) effectively treat cervical dysplasia, though some women have reported negative outcomes postoperatively (e.g., sexual dysfunction, psychosexual sequalae). There is insufficient understanding of patient experiences with these symptoms and perspectives from the providers who perform LEEP/LLETZ. To characterize the perceptions and experiences of LEEP/LLETZ treatment from providers and patients, including whether there is a characteristic symptom profile of women who report negative outcomes. Patients who had LEEP/LLETZ treatment and reported negative outcomes and providers who perform LEEP/LLETZ completed semistructured interviews about their perceptions and experiences, which were coded through thematic analysis (NVivo 12; QSR International). Patients also completed an online survey assessing demographics, medical history, and sexual function. Outcomes included perspectives generated from patient and provider interviews regarding LEEP/LLETZ procedural outcomes, including symptoms and experiences related to sexual functioning. Perspectives and experiences gathered from patient and provider interviews revealed misaligned narratives surrounding LEEP/LLETZ outcomes and treatment. We identified 4 overarching themes encapsulating provider and patient responses: Expectations for Preoperative Consultation; Procedure Experiences; Attitudes; and Resources. Patients reported a unique symptom profile and negative outcome experiences, namely surrounding domains of sexual functioning: decreased physical sensations, orgasm response, and vaginal discharge, as well as loss of arousal, interest, and desire. Patients described changes to overall quality of life, with impacts to interpersonal relationships. Patients discussed preferring open-ended and directed questions to comprehensively elucidate negative outcomes. Provider narratives outlined the current process of care, emphasizing limited experiences with adverse outcomes (e.g., sexual issues) and the use of open-ended questions during counseling. Providers described an evolving intention to create comfortable clinical spaces. Regarding pre- and postoperative resources, patients described seeking support from online patient groups, and providers disclosed limitations to providing resources. Evidence of discordance between patient and provider perspectives of LEEP/LLETZ reveals a need to reassess clinical practices surrounding this procedure at the level of discussions regarding informed consent, sexual function, and available resources. This study is the first to examine patient and provider perspectives on LEEP/LLETZ treatment. Only patients who self-report negative outcomes were recruited, to elicit narratives from this specific subpopulation. Results indicate a characteristic symptom profile of women who undergo LEEP/LLETZ and report negative outcomes and that the perceptions of patients and providers differ regarding several aspects of the treatment experience, supporting the need for directed open conversation and comprehensive pre- and postoperative sexual counseling.