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Difference between tablet methods and paper questionnaire methods of conducting a survey with community-dwelling
Yasuaki Kusumoto1, Yoshihiro Kita2, Satomi Kusaka1
1Department of Physical Therapy, Division of Health Science, Tokyo University of Technology: 5-23-22 Nishikamata, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 144-8635, Japan.
Journal of Physical Therapy Science
|April 13, 2018
Summary
Tablet surveys for elderly individuals significantly reduce data input time compared to paper questionnaires. This digital approach enhances efficiency in large-scale health investigations.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Health Informatics
- Clinical Research Methods
Background:
- Traditional paper questionnaires are time-consuming for data entry.
- Digital health tools offer potential for improved efficiency in clinical care.
- Assessing the usability of technology with elderly populations is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a tablet application simulating paper questionnaires for clinical use.
- To compare the utility of tablet surveys versus paper questionnaires among elderly participants.
- To evaluate the efficiency and user experience of tablet-based surveys in older adults.
Main Methods:
- A Java-based tablet application was created to mimic paper surveys.
- Thirty community-dwelling elderly individuals were randomly assigned to tablet or paper groups.
- Key metrics included response time, query frequency, and data input duration.
Main Results:
- No significant difference in question response time was observed between groups.
- The tablet group reported a higher number of survey-related queries.
- Tablet surveys demonstrated a substantial reduction in data input time (426s vs. 1268s).
Conclusions:
- Tablet-based surveys are effective in reducing data input time for elderly populations.
- The developed tablet app showed good operability, with no negative feedback on screen visibility.
- Digital surveys using tablets show promise for efficient large-scale health investigations involving older adults.
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