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A client-computer interface for questionnaire data

M E Maitland1, A R Mandel

  • 1University of Calgary, Sport Medicine Centre, Alberta, Canada.

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
|June 1, 1994
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A new computerized Sickness Impact Profile (SIP) using a numeric keypad is preferred by patients and significantly more efficient than the traditional paper format, reducing scoring time from 309 to 39 seconds.

Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Patient-Reported Outcomes
  • Rehabilitation Technology

Background:

  • The Sickness Impact Profile (SIP) is a widely used measure of health status.
  • Traditional paper-based assessments can be time-consuming to administer and score.
  • Direct client-computer interfaces offer potential for improved efficiency and user experience.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficiency and patient acceptance of a novel computerized Sickness Impact Profile (SIP).
  • To compare a direct client-computer interface using a numeric keypad with the standard paper-and-pencil format.

Main Methods:

  • A computerized SIP was developed, replacing the standard keyboard with a numeric keypad.
  • Forty-eight clients at an occupational rehabilitation center completed both paper and computer formats in a randomized order.

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  • Participants compared the two methods, and efficiency was measured by scoring and report generation time.

    • Main Results:

    • The majority of participants preferred the computer format, rating it as easier to use.
    • Computer and paper formats were rated as equivalent in comfort and understanding.
    • Computerized scoring time averaged 39 seconds, compared to 309 seconds for the paper format (p = .02).
    • Correlation coefficients for physical, psychosocial, and overall scores exceeded 0.90, indicating high agreement between formats.

    Conclusions:

    • A simple, inexpensive client-computer interface for the SIP is feasible and well-accepted by patients.
    • The computerized SIP demonstrates superior efficiency in scoring and report generation compared to the paper format.
    • This technology offers a promising alternative for administering the SIP in clinical and research settings.