scholarly journals 1212 A Systematic Assessment Of Engagement, Functionality, Aesthetics, Information, And Recommendation Features In Sleep Mobile Applications

SLEEP ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A463-A463
Author(s):  
L Hollimon ◽  
J Moore ◽  
S Richards ◽  
R Robbins ◽  
M Grandner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visual Information ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Information Quantity ◽  
Systematic Assessment ◽  
Digital Devices ◽  
Research Grade ◽  
Medical Grade

Abstract Introduction Initial download and use of sleep tracking is very high, but prolonged use is very low. Poor prolonged use may be attributable to several factors such as engagement, functionality, aesthetics, information, and recommendation. We appraised these five factors in 16 consumer- and research/medical- grade digital sleep devices. Methods Three reviewers independently assessed 16 consumer- and medical-grade sleep digital devices using the Mobile Application Rating Scale (MARS) App quality ratings, which measures engagement (engagement, entertainment, interest, customization, interactivity, target group), functionality (functionality, performance, ease of use, navigation, gestural design), aesthetics (layout, graphics, visual appeal), information (Accuracy. Goals, Quality of information, Quantity of information, Visual information, Credibility, and Evidence base) and recommended on a Likert scale, with 1- Inadequate to 5 Excellent. Each subcategory is rated on a 1-5 Likert scale which is summed for each category: engagement (30), functionality (25), aesthetics (15), information (35) and recommended (yes or no). Results Devices that had the highest engagement score were Fitbit (27), Apple Watch (27), Garmin (27), and Dreem 2 headband (25.5). Apple Watch (30) had highest score; while Fitbit (13), Apple Watch (13), Garmin (13), Samsung Gear (13) had highest aesthetic score. While for information, ActiGraph (35), SOMNOwatch plus (35), CleveMed SleepView Monitor (35), CleveMed Sapphire PSG (35), SOMNOscreen plus (35), Nox T3 Sleep Monitor (35) and Nox A1 PSG System (35) had the highest ratings. The Dreem 2 headband has the potential induce prolong use among users with and without sleep disorders, based on high scores on engagement (25.5), Functionality (20.5), and Information (26.5). Conclusion Consumer- and research-grade digital devices that measure sleep have varying levels of engagement, functionality, aesthetics, information and recommendations to facilitate prolong use. Consumer grade devices had higher engagement, functionality and aesthetics scores, while research grade devices had higher information and recommendation scores. If consumer- and research-grade devices are to have prolonged use, standardization is needed across the five MARS components. Support K01HL135452, R01MD007716, R01HL142066, and K07AG052685

scholarly journals The Capacity of Feeling Loved

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Edwin Adrianta Surijah
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Positive Affect ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Interactive Effect ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Actor Partner Interdependence Model

Love is an indispensable part of human life, and this study specifically investigated the expression of feeling loved. This study aims to explore the association between couples’ feeling loved and different components of wellbeing. We constructed a continuous rating scale to measure couples’ feeling loved and its contribution toward life satisfaction and positive affect. There were 252 couples participated in this study. To examine the measurement’s consistency, this study compared the continuous rating scale of feeling loved with its Likert scale and rating scale counterpart. This study also investigated the role of feeling loved towards the scores of positive affect and life satisfaction as the components of wellbeing. Actor partner interdependence model and linear regression results showed that feeling loved was positively contributed to life satisfaction and positive affect; however, there was no significant interactive effect within partner. This study suggested feeling loved influenced wellbeing, although other predictors may play more prominent roles in determining wellbeing. Keywords: love, feeling loved, wellbeing

scholarly journals Likert scale and change in range of response categories vs. the factors extraction in EFA model

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (311) ◽  
Author(s):  
Piotr Tarka
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Optimal Number ◽  
Number Of Factors ◽  
Scale Experiment ◽  
Methodological Aspects ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Selection Of

Abstract: The objective article is the comparative analysis of Likert rating scale based on the following range of response categories, i.e. 5, 7, 9 and 11 in context of the appropriate process of factors extraction in exploratory factor analysis (EFA). The problem which is being addressed in article relates primarily to the methodological aspects, both in selection of the optimal number of response categories of the measured items (constituting the Likert scale) and identification of possible changes, differences or similarities associated (as a result of the impact of four types of scales) with extraction and determination the appropriate number of factors in EFA model.Keywords: Exploratory factor analysis, Likert scale, experiment research, marketing

scholarly journals An Empirical Analysis of the Coherence Between Fuzzy Rating Scale- and Likert Scale-Based Responses to Questionnaires

2016 ◽  
pp. 329-337 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Asunción Lubiano ◽  
Antonia Salas ◽  
Sara De la Rosa de Sáa ◽  
Manuel Montenegro ◽  
María Ángeles Gil
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Analysis ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Likert Scale

scholarly journals Developing the Evidence Base for M-Learning in Undergraduate Radiology Education: Identifying Learner Preferences for Mobile Apps

2019 ◽  
Vol 70 (3) ◽  
pp. 320-326
Author(s):  
Kathryn E. Darras ◽  
Jeroen J. G. van Merriënboer ◽  
Matthew Toom ◽  
Nathan D. Roberson ◽  
Anique B. H. de Bruin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Clinical Experience ◽  
Mobile Apps ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Image Interpretation ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Content Organization ◽  
Learner Preferences ◽  
Delivery Strategies

Purpose There is a lack of evidence for developing radiology mobile apps for medical students. This study identifies the characteristics which students perceive as most valuable to teaching radiology with mobile apps (m-learning). Methods An online anonymous survey was administered to second- to fourth-year medical students at a single institution. The survey, which was based on established theoretical framework, collected students' preferred content organization, content presentation, and delivery strategies. The Copeland method was used to rank student preferences and a 2-tailed t test was used to determine if student responses were related to their clinical experience, with statistical significance at P < .05. Results The response rate was 25.6% (163/635). For content organization, image interpretation (66.9%), imaging anatomy (61.3%), and common pathological conditions (50.3%) were selected as the most important. For content presentation, quizzes (49.1%) and case presentations (46.0%) were selected as the most useful. Students with clinical experience rated algorithms as more important ( P < .01) and quizzes as less important ( P = .03). For delivery strategies, ease of use (92.6%), navigation (90.8%), and gestural design (74.8%) were deemed the most applicable. Conclusion This study documents medical students' preferences for m-learning in radiology. Although learner preferences are not the only feature to consider in the development of educational technology, these provide the initial framework for radiologists wishing to develop and incorporate mobile apps into their teaching.

scholarly journals Combating Grade Inflation in Nephrology Clinical Rotation Evaluations Using Faculty Education and a 5-Point Centered Rating Scale

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 191-196
Author(s):  
Christina M Yuan ◽  
Robert Nee ◽  
Kevin C Abbott ◽  
James D Oliver
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Medical Knowledge ◽  
Grade Inflation ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
First Year ◽  
Clinical Rotation ◽  
Likert Scales ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACT  From 2010 to 2011, more than 70% of the clinical rotation competency evaluations for nephrology fellows in our program were rated “superior” using a 9-point Likert scale, suggesting some degree of “grade inflation.”Background  We sought to assess the efficacy of a 5-point centered rotation evaluation in reducing grade inflation.Objective  This retrospective cohort study of the impact of faculty education and a 5-point rotation evaluation on grade inflation was measured by superior item rating frequency and proportion of evaluations without superior ratings. The 5-point evaluation centered performance at the level expected for stage of training. Faculty education began in 2011–2012. The 5-point centered evaluation was introduced in 2012–2013 and used exclusively thereafter. A total of 68 evaluations, using the 9-point Likert scale, and 63 evaluations, using the 5-point centered scale, were performed after first-year fellow clinical rotations. Nine to 12 faculty members participated yearly.Methods  Faculty education alone was associated with fewer superior ratings from 2010–2011 to 2011–2012 (70.5% versus 48.3%, P = .001), declining further with 5-point centered scale introduction (2012–2013; 48.3% versus 35.6%; P = .012). Superior ratings declined with 5-point centered versus 9-point Likert scales (37.3% versus 59.3%, P = .001), specifically for medical knowledge, patient care, practice-based learning and improvement, and professionalism. On logistic regression, evaluations without superior scores were more likely for 5-point centered versus 9-point Likert scales (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 8.26; 95% CI 1.53–44.64; P = .014) and associated with faculty identifier (aOR= 1.18; 95% CI 1.03–1.35; P = .013), but not fellow identifier or training year quarter.Results Conclusions  Grade inflation was reduced with faculty education and the 5-point centered evaluation scale.

scholarly journals LO27: Relevance of Choosing Wisely Canada non-emergency medicine specialty lists to emergency medicine practice

CJEM ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (S1) ◽  
pp. S16-S17
Author(s):  
S. Upadhye ◽  
C. Davies-Schinkel ◽  
S. Pilakka
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Resource Use ◽  
Emergency Departments ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Choosing Wisely ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Potential Impact

Introduction: The Choosing Wisely Canada (CWC) initiative is dedicated towards optimizing patient care and reduce unnecessary resource use. Different specialty organizations create recommendations lists towards these outcomes. The goal of this study was to examine the applicability of non-Emergency Medicine (EM) recommendations towards EM practice. Methods: The entire master recommendations listings spreadsheet was downloaded from the CWC website (March 2019; n = 333). The EM-specific items from the CAEP checklist were deliberately excluded (n = 10). Items were rated by Niagara community EM physicians (n = 7) using the previously validated Best Evidence in Emergency Medicine (BEEM) rating scale (7 point Likert scale) to determine potential impact on EM practice. Items rated “6 or 7/7” were determine as “high relevance.” Redundant items were consolidated. Results: From the retrieved CWC master list, a total of 102 “highly relevant” recommendations were identified (41 items scored 6/7 [12%], 61 scored 7/7 [18%]; total 31%). Redundant items consolidated included antimicrobial avoidance (n = 18), opioid avoidance for pain (n = 11), reduction of unnecessary imaging (n = 11), and avoidance of routine low back imaging (n = 7). Conclusion: There are a large number of non-EM specialty recommendations highly relevant to EM practice in the CWC database (31%). Quality improvement initiatives looking to operational CWC recommendations in Canadian Emergency Departments should be aware of these as a part of optimizing patient care.

A Naturalistic Study of the Measurement of Seizure Adequacy in Electroconvulsive Therapy

2003 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 312-318 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Edwards ◽  
Leslie F. Koopowitz ◽  
Eileen J. Harvey
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Outcome ◽  
Electroconvulsive Therapy ◽  
Clinical Utility ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
High Amplitude ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Energy Index ◽  
Naturalistic Study ◽  
Computer Printout ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess an electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) rating scale by studying the intraictal electroencephalograph parameters induced by the seizure, and determine the clinical utility of such a scale in terms of time, application and ease of use. Method: This naturalistic study of 55 depressed patients over a 2-year period examined specific parameters of the intraictal electroencephalograph seizure morphology and computer printout, and their association with overall clinical outcome. The rating scale was developed and evaluated in terms of clinical reliability and ease of use. Results: Overall, 1076 individual ECT treatments were given. Using multiple regression analysis, overall seizure adequacy correlated most closely with abrupt seizure endpoint, a high amplitude rhythmic spike and wave phase of >13 s, a seizure energy index of >1000 u, and an electroencephalograph seizure length of > 24 s. ‘Adequate’ overall ratings as determined by the rating scale were shown to correlate significantly with overall clinical improvement. The rating scale had extremely high interrater and test–retest reliability; and was relatively easy to use and time efficient. Conclusions: The use of the rating scale has the potential to help clinicians optimize ECT. While not perfect in any sense, it still gives clinicians good predictive qualities when used as a clinical guide. It is important that larger studies look at all the potential variables that may interact with seizure adequacy and clinical outcome.

Effectiveness of postoperative pain therapy in children assessed by their parents – is inadequate analgesia potentially dangerous?

Ból ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-24
Author(s):  
Michał Zięba ◽  
Artur Baranowski ◽  
Magdalena Mierzewska-Schmidt
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Postoperative Analgesia ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Pain Therapy ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
University Hospital

Inadequate pain therapy can lead to negative physical and psychological consequences, increase complications and even mortality. We aimed to assess effectiveness of postoperative analgesia in children from their parents’ point of view. We also wanted to evaluate their degree of satisfaction of postoperative analgesia and to identify areas for improvement. Patients’ parents (n = 85) from Paediatric University Hospital in Warsaw, Poland, took part in our survey. They evaluated pain intensity on five-point Likert Scale and on numerical rating scale (NRS). Mean value of pain on NRS was 4.22 (SD±2,53). On Likert scale the majority of parents described pain intensity as moderate. High percentage (38.82%) of children were in pain while their parents took the survey and only 19% of children did not feel pain at all. In 36 children (42.36%) pain caused sleep disturbances. In same cases non-pharmacological methods of analgesia were effective. Due to inadequate pain relief one of the parents arbitrarily administered a formulation containing paracetamol and codeine. The study revealed low efficacy of analgesia among children of surveyed parents. Their level of satisfaction was inadequately high (91% of them were „very satisfied” or “rather satisfied”). The survey confirmed the need for systematic pain assessment tools. Parental education seems necessary to make them aware that postoperative pain can be treated effectively. Administration of drugs without consulting medical staff is dangerous. It may result in the use of contraindicated agents (as in the case described), drug overdose or unexpected interactions.

Correlation between the Likert Scale and the Numeric Rating Scale for Evaluating Knee Pain

2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Choong-Hyeok Choi ◽  
Suk-Hwan Kim ◽  
Young-Seok Lee ◽  
Chang-Nam Kang
Keyword(s):  
Knee Pain ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Numeric Rating Scale ◽  
Numeric Rating
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