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

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