Table 6

Tabulation of answers and mode scores from user survey (n = 18)


Statements
Answers/Total Respondents
Mode Score






1 SD
2 D
3 N
4 A
5 SA


1
The new interface with slider controls is more user-friendly than traditional search interfaces.
1/18
3/18
4/18
7/18
3/18
4
2
The Web-based application is stable.
0/18
0/18
5/18
9/18
4/18
4
3
The speed of search and results display is acceptable.
0/18
0/18
1/18
8/18
9/18
5
4
The new interface is easy-to-use with minimal confusion on how controls work.
0/18
2/18
5/18
8/18
3/18
4
5
I'd like to see similar interactive features in other MEDLINE search engines.
1/18
1/18
5/18
4/18
7/18
5
6
Seeing mapped MeSH terms and unmapped keywords in the information box is a useful feature.
0/18
3/18
4/18
5/18
6/18
5
7
I like the feature where I can hide and display abstracts.
0/18
1/18
3/18
5/18
9/18
5

1 – Strongly disagree (SD)

2 – Disagree (D)

3 – Neutral (N)

4 – Agree (A)

5 – Strongly agree (SA)

Muin et al. BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making 2005 5:37   doi:10.1186/1472-6947-5-37