Table 3 Training Satisfaction and Self-Efficacy Ratings (1 to 7 scale; means and (standard deviations)).

Training Satisfaction (MANOVA, p > 0.05)

The training exercise was conveyed at the appropriate level

5.85 (1.09)

6.16 (0.77)

5.95 (0.83)

0.67

The training exercise was a valuable learning experience

6.10 (0.78)

6.35 (0.75)

5.75 (1.12)

0.15

The training exercise was a positive experience

6.00 (0.80)

6.05 (0.95)

5.45 (1.32)

0.09

The training exercise was completed in a reasonable amount of time

5.10 (1.74)

4.60 (1.96)

5.65 (1.23)

0.16

The training exercise has increased my understanding of the content of the AGREE II

6.45 (0.83)

6.40 (1.00)

6.25 (0.79)

0.77

The training exercise has increased my confidence to assess the quality of PGs using the AGREE II

5.85 (0.99)

5.95 (0.95)

6.00 (0.80)

0.87

I was able to navigate the training exercise with ease

6.30 (1.03)

6.11 (0.94)

6.15 (1.09)

0.89

The information in the training exercise was logically grouped together

6.35 (0.81)

6.45 (0.76)

6.30 (0.80)

0.85

The training exercise achieved its stated objectives.

6.25 (0.72)

5.95 (0.95)

5.80 (0.95)

0.26

The training exercise was relevant to my practice/goals and my learning needs.

6.10 (0.85)

6.30 (0.98)

5.70 (1.13)

0.15

Overall, I was satisfied with my AGREE II training experience

6.15 (0.75)

6.05 (1.15)

6.1 (0.72)

0.98

Self-Efficacy (MANOVA, p > 0.05)

I am confident in my ability to use the AGREE II to assess PGs

5.20 (1.28)

5.25 (0.91)

5.60 (1.10)

0.47

I am comfortable with the structure of the AGREE II

5.80 (0.77)

6.10 (0.72)

6.05 (0.69)

0.38

I am comfortable with the content of the AGREE II

5.80 (0.83)

5.65 (0.59)

6.00 (0.73)

0.31

I am confident in applying my AGREE II skills

5.20 (1.20)

5.20 (1.05)

5.65 (0.99)

0.29